Major Flaws in Jharkhand’s Blood Bank Exposed After HIV Cases in Thalassemia Patients

Jharkhand’s blood bank system is under scrutiny after five thalassemia patients contracted HIV from transfusions in Chaibasa. This follows a similar 2018 incident, raising fears of more cases due to reliance on paid donors and a lack of advanced testing facilities in district blood banks. Officials are investigating and promising improved testing.