Haemophilia Tragedy: Analyzing the Infected Blood Crisis in the UK

Greg Murphy was puzzled by his father's unexpected reaction when borrowing an electric razor. Little did he know that his father, Bill, a haemophiliac, was living with infections from contaminated blood products. Bill suffered from vile symptoms, including spontaneous oral bleeds, cirrhosis, and liver cancer before his premature death at 59. The contaminated blood scandal not only traumatized the Murphy family but also affected thousands of others across the UK. Despite the long-awaited justice provided by the recent inquiry, the impact of the tragedy lingers. Greg Murphy reflects on the systemic failures that led to the infected blood crisis, emphasizing the importance of addressing the consequences for affected families.