UK Government Authorizes Compensation for Infected Blood Scandal Victims

Newly established Infected Blood Compensation Authority to begin payments by end of 2024, addressing decades of suffering from contaminated blood products.

Over 30,000 people were infected with HIV and hepatitis from NHS treatments between the 1970s and early 1990s.
The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) has been empowered to make payments to victims and their families.
Compensation will vary based on the disease contracted and individual circumstances, with concerns over disparities in payouts.
Payments can be received as lump sums or installments, with future payments adjusted for inflation.
Campaigners emphasize the need for fair tariffs to ensure timely and just compensation.