Many makers of PPE and surgical instruments are based in China, where about 100,000 people may be trapped in forced labour
Over a fifth of NHS suppliers providing items including surgical instruments, gloves, gowns and face masks are at “high risk” of using modern slavery, according to a government review.
Nearly half of all NHS suppliers of gowns and uniforms are based in China, which also provides the bulk of all masks.
Continue reading…Many makers of PPE and surgical instruments are based in China, where about 100,000 people may be trapped in forced labourOver a fifth of NHS suppliers providing items including surgical instruments, gloves, gowns and face masks are at “high risk” of using modern slavery, according to a government review.Nearly half of all NHS suppliers of gowns and uniforms are based in China, which also provides the bulk of all masks. Continue reading…