Poorly researched hemophilia article leaves wrong impression

Every so often I search the news for hemophilia-related articles. Being fully enmeshed in the bleeding disorders community I think I have a fairly full understanding of hemophilia. But I can understand how journalists can get details confused and some explanations fall short. No problem. As long as the basics and general information are related accurately they get a pass.

But this article coming out of India leaves the reader with the appalling impression that hemophiliacs develop HIV and hepatitis. All on their own.

From the article:

Hemophiliacs in the health centres who are in their late 60’s or 70’s are crippled and disabled. This was due to the non-seriousness attitude of the governments and the lack of reach of proper medication. If this disease is not treated at the right time, it can lead to permanent disability or HIV and hepatitis.

Nothing else. no explanation of viral transmission from tainted blood supplies. There's certainly a long and documented history of this travesty to draw from.

The blurb at the top of the article is similar:

Today there are over 100,000 people affected with hemophilia in India. It can lead to permanent disability, HIV or hepatitis if not detected at the right time.

Frankly it's a shame. Much of the information in the article is accurate, if explained poorly. By the time I read the article it had already had 392 views. Potentially 392 misinformed impressions about hemophilia and HIV/hepatitis. Unfortunately this is how unwarranted biases and prejudices begin.

(Side note: funny how the article employs British spelling: centres, organisation; yet doesn't use the spelling haemophilia. Not important, just funny)