Parents in India devastated as children with thalassemia test HIV positive

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete December 19, 2025 at 08:11 AM

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In India, multiple children with thalassemia have tested HIV positive after receiving blood transfusions, causing distress and raising concerns about blood safety protocols. Five children in Madhya Pradesh, aged 3-15, were recently diagnosed between January and May 2024, following a similar incident in Jharkhand where five children under eight contracted HIV after transfusions. Thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder, requires regular transfusions, increasing the risk of infection if blood is not properly screened. Investigations are underway to determine the source of the infections, which involved multiple donors and facilities, including government hospitals and private clinics. All affected children are now receiving treatment for HIV.

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Manoj Shukla 35% Satish Kumar S 40% Jharkhand 50% Satna district ×265% Madhya Pradesh ×270% Thalassemia ×480% HIV ×785% India ×390%

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thalassemia 100% hiv 100% blood transfusions 90% india 80% children 70% social stigma 60% health officials 50% antiretroviral therapy 40%

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