Jharkhand Governor calls for strict motion in HIV-infected blood transfusion case


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Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Saturday (November 1, 2025) mentioned he has requested the State authorities to take strict motion in opposition to these discovered accountable within the alleged blood transfusion case that reportedly led to HIV an infection in 5 thalassemia-affected kids within the state.

He mentioned that merely suspending them was not sufficient and efficient measures should be taken to make sure such incidents usually are not repeated.

“Investigation within the blood transfusion case is underway and motion is being taken. Efficient measures will likely be taken primarily based on details that come to gentle,” Mr. Gangwar instructed reporters on the sidelines of the inspiration day celebration of assorted states and Union Territories at Raj Bhawan.

“These discovered responsible mustn’t merely be suspended however efficient motion ought to be taken in opposition to them,” Mr. Gangwar mentioned.

Household of a seven-year-old thalassemia affected person on October 24 alleged that the native blood financial institution in Chaibasa, the district headquarters city of West Singhbhum, had transfused HIV-infected blood.

A five-member medical workforce from Ranchi carried out an investigation on October 26 and it discovered 4 extra kids examined HIV constructive after being transfused HIV-infected blood.