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Thalassemia: Five Children Test Positive for HIV in India's Madhya Pradesh
Six children aged 12–15 contracted HIV from blood transfusions at government hospitals, leading to suspensions of blood bank staff pending a final investigation report.
- On Thursday the Madhya Pradesh government suspended blood bank in‑charge Dr Devendra Patel and technicians Ram Bhai Tripathi and Nandlal Pandey after six children tested HIV positive.
- Formed on December 16, the state probe is focused on suspected transfusions between January and May this year at Satna District Hospital, the State Public Health and Family Welfare Department said.
- Officials said six children tested HIV positive after transfusions at district hospitals in Satna and Jabalpur, with parents of one affected child also positive; all six undergo HIV treatment protocols.
- A show‑cause notice was issued to Manoj Shukla, former civil surgeon, directing him to submit a written explanation and warning of strict departmental action if unsatisfactory; the state government promised further action after the final investigation report.
- State officials said suspensions followed a preliminary committee report submitted by the State Public Health and Family Welfare Department as national media reported on December 19, 2025, while authorities move toward a final probe.
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