

Bad Blood, Part Two: China's Plasma Economy
Mar 22, 2024
Explore the dark side of China's plasma economy: farmers lured into donating plasma for meager pay, leading to HIV and hepatitis outbreaks. Uncover the exploitative nature of biotech companies, lack of oversight, and ethical dilemmas. Delve into the risks of contaminated equipment, unethical blood transfusions, and devastating consequences on innocent donors. Learn about the catastrophic aftermath of a flawed healthcare system driven by profit.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Vital Importance of Blood Banks
04:33 • 9min
Blood Scandals and Tragic Consequences
13:12 • 5min
Exploring China's Exploitative Plasma Economy
18:10 • 8min
Exploring the Intricate Process of Plasma Extraction and its Safety Measures
26:28 • 3min
The Dark Truth of the Blood Plasma Economy
29:36 • 5min
Blood Transfusion Scandal and Public Health Crisis in China
34:27 • 5min
The Devastating Consequences of China's Plasma Donation System
39:52 • 19min
Information on Calling In, Podcast Production Preview, and Ads for Philips Roku TV & Zigazoo
58:49 • 2min