Iraq veterans lack medical screening for deadly toxin exposure.

British soldiers exposed to a deadly toxin at the Qarmat Ali water treatment plant in Iraq in 2003 were not offered biological screening despite official guidance to do so. Many veterans have since suffered health issues, including cancers, tumours, nosebleeds, and rashes. The Ministry of Defence denies wrongdoing and declines calls for an apology or inquiry. Soldiers were exposed to sodium dichromate, a toxic carcinogen, and were not warned of the risks. An internal RAF letter from 2003 acknowledged the cancer risk but soldiers were not informed, leading to long-term health issues.

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