“I did nothing to buy this. A mistake made by irresponsible people. (…) There is no justice, I want punishment.” This is one in six patients Received organ transplants contaminated with HIV virus In Rio de Janeiro.
In an interview ExcellentFrom TV Globo, this Sunday, the 13th, the patient, who did not want to be identified, spoke of the sense of agitation he and his family felt. Pollution has been reported.
The State Health Department of RJ (SES-RJ) started investigating the case after finding contamination in nine organs donated by two HIV-positive people. The patient was called to a health center for testing, which confirmed contamination on October 3.
“This is going to change my life completely, because before my kidneys were on medication to avoid rejection. I didn't do anything to get this. I think it's a mistake made by irresponsible people who manipulate other people's lives. There should be responsibility,” he said.
Yet according to the patient, He received no guidance on treatments, complementary options or medications And to return for further consultations only on October 29. However, after the case came to light, he was shifted to Tuesday the 15th.
Affected patients will receive medical and psychological treatment, the Rio de Janeiro government said. According to the woman, this relationship did not happen.
Another patient, who received the cornea and was HIV-free, spoke to the reporter and opened up about the case. He will undergo fresh tests on Tuesday as well, he said. “I'm worried, we're fine, if something like this happens it's going to be complicated, right?”
Understand the case
The Federal Police investigates the case of six patients in Rio de Janeiro after organ transplants contaminated with the HIV virus. The case is being investigated by the Civil Police, Rio's Public Ministry (MP-RJ) and the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa).
Patients were on the transplant queue at the Rio de Janeiro State Department of Health. The HIV-infected organs came from two donors. This message was originally delivered BandNews FM Friday the 11th, and confirmed Terra.
Laboratory PCS Lab Salem is responsible for testing the blood of patients and donors, being investigated. The laboratory has a cousin of the former Secretary of Health called Dr. Luisinho, now Federal Deputy and President of the PP in the Chamber of Representatives.
The company worked with the government on a tender worth R$11.4 million. The three contracts signed in 2023 total more than R$17.5 million.
The contamination was discovered on September 10A patient who received a heart after a transplant developed health problems nine months after receiving the organ. He got the HIV test result at the hospital. The patient was virus-free before the transplant.
Based on this information, the health department tested samples of organs donated by the same person and identified five more cases of infection. Identified patients have already been notified by the Secretariat.
On a note TerraThe State Health Department (SES) said the company's services were suspended after learning about the case, and after that, tests began to be carried out by Homerio under the charge of a private laboratory. This happened in September, with three months left for the auction agreement to close.
According to Official Gazette of the State of Rio de JaneiroThe Health Surveillance Department temporarily closed the lab on October 8.
Also according to the secretariat, all donor blood samples stored since the December auction agreement will be re-evaluated.
“A multidisciplinary team was formed to welcome the affected patients and steps were immediately taken to ensure the safety of transplant recipients,” the note added, calling it “unacceptable” and “unprecedented”.
What the Public Ministry Says
“The 5th Public Prosecutor's Office for the Capital's Joint Health Care opened a civil investigation after learning of adverse events to investigate irregularities in the replacement program in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Due to the involvement of sensitive patient data, the procedure is confidential. If there are measures accepted by the Public Ministry of the State of Rio de Janeiro (MPRJ), the relevant information will be sent to the Department of Health and Social Affairs.
The MPRJ emphasizes that it will listen to the affected families, receive complaints from anyone who feels victimized and provide personal assistance to the concerned parties.”
