Jaipur Woman Survives Wrong Blood Type Transfusion
A 75-year-old woman in Jaipur survived after being given incompatible blood at PBM Hospital. Doctors call her recovery rare given the high fatality risk of such errors.
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Family Gets HIV from Hospital Blood Transfusion in Jharkhand
A Jharkhand family tests HIV-positive after blood transfusion during C-section at Chaibasa hospital. Health Secretary promises support and investigation into the blood bank previously linked to infections.
Health Ministry Flags Lapses in Rajasthan Blood Banks
Union Health Ministry identifies serious shortcomings in Rajasthan's blood bank management, including poor record-keeping and failure to report HIV cases. Calls for urgent compliance with national standards.
Jaipur Hospital Probe Blames Junior Staff for Fatal Error
An inquiry committee investigating a pregnant woman's death at SMS Hospital in Jaipur has blamed five junior staff for a wrong blood transfusion, clearing senior officials despite past similar incidents.
Jaipur Hospital Blames Junior Staff for Blood Transfusion Death
A committee investigating the death of a pregnant woman at SMS Hospital in Jaipur found she died from a wrong blood type transfusion. It blamed five junior staff, clearing senior officials, despite similar past incidents.
Telangana Opens 3 Thalassaemia Centres in Push for Disease-Free State
Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha announces three new thalassaemia daycare centres in Asifabad, Mancherial, and Karimnagar, strengthening Telangana's goal to eliminate the genetic disorder by 2035.
MLA Seeks Details on Wrong Blood Transfusions in Rajasthan
Ahead of the budget session, Kota South MLA Sandeep Sharma demands a five-year report on wrong blood transfusions in Rajasthan's government hospitals, including fatalities and government action. Read the full story.
Mizoram: HIV Prevention Improves, But Highest Prevalence Rate
Mizoram shows progress in HIV prevention efforts, yet continues to record India's highest adult HIV prevalence rate at 2.37%. Discover the state's unique challenges and strategies.
Oral Drug Offers Hope for Thalassemia Patients in India
A new oral drug, Mitapivat, shows promise for thalassemia patients in India, potentially reducing transfusion needs. Learn about this breakthrough treatment and its implications.
Wrong Blood Type Given to 75-Year-Old in Bikaner Hospital
A 75-year-old woman in Bikaner received the wrong blood type at PBM Hospital. Her family demands justice as staff face mere transfers. Read about the negligence and the call for accountability.
Wrong Blood Type Given at Bengaluru Govt Hospital
A lab technician's error led to a wrong blood transfusion at Bengaluru's Jayanagar General Hospital. The patient is stable after ICU care. Police complaint filed.
Find Blood Online Instantly: A Guide to eRaktKosh
Learn how to use the eRaktKosh portal to find real-time blood availability in your area. This digital hack can save critical time during medical emergencies. Check stock before you rush!
Wrong Blood Type Given to 75-Year-Old in Bikaner Hospital
A probe into PBM Hospital in Bikaner confirms a 75-year-old woman was given the wrong blood type. This is the 5th such incident in Rajasthan govt hospitals in two years. Read about the accountability concerns.
MP Police Arrest 5 in Blood Donation Racket After HIV Cases
Madhya Pradesh police intensify crackdown on illegal blood trade after thalassaemia patients contract HIV. Five arrests made under new BNS laws. Read the full story.
Rats Spotted in Satna Hospital's Newborn Care Unit
A viral video shows rats in Satna's SNCU, raising serious hygiene concerns in MP's public healthcare. This comes amid an HIV blood transfusion probe. Read for details.
5 Thalassemia Kids Get HIV in Satna Due to Blood Lapses
Five children with thalassemia in MP's Satna district test HIV positive after blood transfusions. A state probe reveals major lapses, suspensions follow. Read the heartbreaking stories.
Rajasthan hospitals flout blood safety rules, risk lives
Govt hospitals in Rajasthan have failed to implement 2015 safety directives for blood transfusions, leading to multiple errors. Read about the negligence and new warnings issued.
Surat Blood Centre's NAT Upgrade Enhances Patient Safety
Surat's SRKRC upgrades to a fully automated NAT system, detecting 117 infected blood donations missed by ELISA, preventing at least 351 potential infections. Read how this tech saves lives.
Satna Blood Bank Staff Suspended Over HIV Infection Case
Madhya Pradesh suspends blood bank in-charge & 2 technicians after 6 thalassaemia children test HIV-positive. Central & state teams probe major procedural lapses. Read the full investigation details.
MP HIV-Thalassemia Scandal: Probe Finds Major Lapses
A state probe into how five thalassemia kids contracted HIV in Satna reveals shocking lapses: poor donor records, improper tests. Officials face action. Read the full investigation.
Blood Transfusion Gaps Infect Thalassaemia Patients with HIV
As the National Blood Transfusion Bill, 2025 is introduced, thalassaemia patients reveal how unsafe blood screening gave them HIV and Hepatitis C, demanding mandatory NAAT testing for all donor blood.
Six Kids Get HIV from Tainted Blood in Satna; 3 Suspended
Madhya Pradesh govt suspends three, including blood bank in-charge, after six children contract HIV via transfusion in Satna. Read the shocking details and official action.
Bikaner: 75-year-old gets wrong blood type at PMB Hospital
A 75-year-old woman at Bikaner's PMB Hospital was given the wrong blood type, marking the 5th such case in Rajasthan in two years. Her condition is now stable. Read about the negligence and the committee formed.
HIV in Kids: 3 Blood Brokers Arrested in Satna Sting
Satna administration cracks down on illegal blood ring after 6 thalassaemic children contract HIV from suspected tainted transfusion. Sting operation exposes loose supply chain.
HIV Blood Given to 5 Thalassemia Kids in Satna Hospital Probe
A state-level team investigates after five thalassemia children received HIV-infected blood at Satna district hospital. Full probe details and ongoing investigation revealed.
HIV Treatment Dropouts Rise in India, Data Shows
New NACO data reveals a worrying rise in HIV patients dropping out of treatment in India, with over 20,000 lost in 2024-25. Experts call for urgent action to retain patients in care programs.
5 Thalassemia Kids Contract HIV in MP Blood Transfusion Scandal
Five children with thalassemia contracted HIV via blood transfusions in Satna, MP. Investigation reveals critical lapses in reporting, donor tracing, and systemic failure. Read the full report.
HIV in Thalassemia Kids: Satna Blood Bank Probe Hits Hurdles
Six thalassemia children in Satna contracted HIV via blood transfusion. A delayed probe reveals major gaps in donor records, raising serious public health risks. Read the full investigation.
36 HIV Cases Found in West Champaran's Bagaha
36 individuals, including 3 children, diagnosed with HIV in Bagaha, West Champaran. Authorities provide financial aid and urge testing. Learn about support schemes and prevention.
6 Thalassaemia Kids Get HIV via Blood Transfusion in MP
Six children with thalassaemia in Satna, MP, test HIV-positive after blood transfusions. State probe launched to trace 350 donors. Details inside.
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