At least 14 children, who underwent blood transfusions in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur have tested positive for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV on Monday, 23 October.
The children, who required blood transfusion after being diagnosed with Thalassemia, are now facing more health risks than ever.
All those infected are minors between the ages of 6-16 – belonging to Kanpur, Farrukhabad, Auraiya, Etawah, and Kannauj.
Seven kids have tested positive for Hepatitis B
Five kids have tested positive for Hepatitis C
Two kids have tested positive for HIV