Al-Rabiah defended himself on a television program Tuesday , saying the gift was not compensation . It was told that 12-year - old girl received HIV - positive blood , Human Rights Commission says . Health Ministry calls the incident a ` ` critical error , '' apologizes , says it 's investigating . Some ministry officials were sacked and some were suspended , including an AIDS program director . It 's not known if the girl has HIV ; a lawyer says the family plans to sue the Health Ministry .
It was told that 12-year - old girl received HIV - positive blood , Human Rights Commission says . Health Ministry calls the incident a ` ` critical error , '' apologizes , says it 's investigating . Some ministry officials were sacked and some were suspended , including an AIDS program director . It 's not known if the girl has HIV ; a lawyer says the family plans to sue the Health Ministry .