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HIV-positive blood given to thalassemia patient

A major healthcare failure in India's Madhya Pradesh state sees a thalassemia patient contract HIV after receiving contaminated blood transfusion, sparking nationwide outrage and investigations.

FDA to lift UK blood donation ban

The US Food and Drug Administration proposes lifting restrictions on blood donations from British citizens, marking a significant policy shift for American healthcare safety protocols.

UK aid cuts jeopardise global disease fight

Britain's dramatic reduction in foreign aid funding is jeopardising vital health programmes worldwide, with experts warning of devastating consequences for disease control efforts.

NHS to offer revolutionary HIV-blocking injection

The NHS is set to become the first health service in the world to offer a game-changing HIV prevention injection, potentially transforming the fight against the virus across the UK.

US Aid Cuts Trigger HIV Crisis in Lesotho

The tiny African kingdom of Lesotho faces a devastating HIV epidemic resurgence after Trump administration funding cuts eliminated essential prevention programmes, leaving thousands vulnerable.

South Africa rejects Trump's HIV 'bad blood' theory

South Africa's health minister has condemned Donald Trump's assertion that the country's HIV prevalence stems from 'bad blood' between political factions, calling the remarks scientifically inaccurate and harmful to global health efforts.

NY Blood Centre Declares Emergency Shortage

The New York Blood Centre has issued an emergency alert as blood supplies drop to dangerously low levels, threatening patient care across New York City and surrounding regions.

NHS Urgent Blood Clot Warning: Critical Signs

The NHS has issued a crucial warning about potentially fatal blood clots, revealing the subtle symptoms that could save your life. Learn the critical signs and when to seek emergency care.

NHS blood donor crisis over driving licence rules

Thousands of life-saving blood donors face being turned away as NHS struggles with outdated DVLA data sharing system. Discover how this bureaucratic hurdle threatens blood supplies.

Urgent HIV Alert for Australian Dental Patients

Health authorities issue urgent HIV and hepatitis warning for thousands of dental patients after critical sterilisation failures discovered at Australian clinics. Potential exposure period revealed.

HIV 'Bluetoothing' blood-sharing crisis spreads

A dangerous new practice called 'flashblood' or 'Bluetoothing' where drug users share HIV-infected blood is accelerating transmission rates across East Africa and Pacific Islands, warn health experts.

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