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UK infected blood scandal report confirms this tragedy was preventable

Andy Evans, chair of Tainted Blood, reacted to the contaminated blood scandal report, calling it gaslighting for generations. For those affected, the report validates their long-held beliefs despite previous denials. The report, chaired by Sir Brian Langstaff, reveals shocking truths, such as delayed hepatitis C screening and preventable harm.

Langstaff's report exposes systemic failures in acknowledging risks and acting promptly. It highlights missed opportunities, like ignoring WHO recommendations in 1952 and licensing unsafe blood products in 1973. Even in 1983, health minister Ken Clarke denied conclusive evidence of AIDS transmission via blood products.

Margaret Thatcher's reassurances in 1989 were echoed despite governments knowing the extent of the harm to hemophiliacs by 1986. Despite this, inquiries were delayed until 2017, with compensation offers dismissed as inadequate.

Langstaff's inquiry shatters the narrative of ignorance and inaction, revealing a government aware of the risks yet failing to act. The infected blood community has fought for decades for validation, and this report provides it.

The report's findings are not surprising to those within the community, who have long advocated for accountability. Langstaff's inquiry exposes decades of neglect, challenging the narrative of ignorance and denial.

Compensation offers have been criticized as insufficient, leaving many affected individuals without proper redress. The report underscores the need for accountability and justice for those impacted by the scandal.

In conclusion, the contaminated blood scandal report confirms long-held suspicions and exposes systemic failures in addressing risks. Langstaff's inquiry provides validation to the infected blood community and highlights the urgent need for accountability and justice.

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