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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Victims of a contaminated blood scandal in Britain which left at least 2,400 people dead, and their families will be allowed to seek damages following a High Court ruling on Tuesday. A High Court official said it was “appropriate” to issue immediately a group litigation order allowing a potential 500 claimants together to seek compensation. Lawyers acting for the health ministry had argued that the application to the court was […]
One of the most common diseases in the world is Hepatitis! It comes in different strains… And causes many health complications! Good thing that it is easy to prevent! Just a shot of vaccine and you’re all set! July 28 is World Hepatitis Day! Infographics designer: Alan Kevin Manio Researcher and writer: Mary Rose Faith Bonalos and JayPaul Carlos
(Reuters) – The World Health Organization wants a “concerted effort” to drive down the cost of new hepatitis C drugs that offer a cure for the liver-destroying virus but are unaffordable for most infected people worldwide. The forthright comments from the UN agency on Wednesday add to pressure on drugmakers such as Gilead Sciences – which is already facing protests in the United States over its $1,000-a-day pill – to do more to improve access. In its […]
