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The inquiry into the infected blood scandal has published its final report, concluding that the worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS could and should have been largely avoided.

More than 30,000 people were infected with HIV and hepatitis C from 1970 to 1991 by contaminated blood products and transfusions - about 3,000 have since died.

The five-year investigation also accuses doctors, the government and NHS of trying to cover-up what happened. The scandal has been called the biggest treatment disaster in NHS history, with victims campaigning for compensation for years.

Suresh Vaghela from Bushby in Leicestershire gave evidence to the inquiry after he and his brother Praful were infected with HIV and Hepatitis C from contaminated blood products. 'Factor 8' had been given to treat their haemophilia in the 70's and 80's. Praful died aged 33.

Suresh told Ady Dayman that it has taken decades of campaigning to get to today.