What is the infected blood scandal and how many people died?

The infected blood scandal refers to the situation where individuals were infected with blood-borne diseases, such as HIV and hepatitis C, through contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 1980s. This mainly affected patients who received blood transfusions or blood products for hemophilia or other medical conditions.

It is estimated that thousands of people were affected by the infected blood scandal, with many individuals contracting life-threatening diseases as a result. The exact number of people who died as a result of receiving contaminated blood is difficult to determine, but it is believed to be in the hundreds or possibly even thousands.

The infected blood scandal has had a long-lasting impact on the affected individuals and their families, as well as on the healthcare system and blood supply industry. Efforts continue to be made to address the consequences of this tragic event and to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.