The Lomidine Files

The Untold Story of a Medical Disaster in Colonial Africa

Autor*innen

• Guillaume Lachenal

Parameter

• 240 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Ethnographie
• Medizin & Gesundheit
• Politikwissenschaft

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The narrative explores the disturbing consequences of Lomidine, a drug hailed as a solution to sleeping sickness in Africa. It delves into the dark side of its use, highlighting the unforeseen health issues and societal impacts that arose from its widespread distribution. Through personal stories and historical context, the book reveals the complexities of medical interventions in vulnerable populations and raises critical questions about ethics in pharmaceutical practices.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Einband: Hardcover