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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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