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Australia apologizes for thalidomide tragedy as some survivors listen in the Parliament gallery

  • Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will issue a long-awaited apology to thalidomide survivors and their families, acknowledging the pain caused by the tragedy.
  • Thalidomide, a drug prescribed to pregnant women in the 1950s and 1960s, caused severe birth defects and was known as one of the world's worst pharmaceutical disasters.
  • Over 10,000 babies worldwide were impacted by thalidomide, and survivors have fought for compensation and recognition. Some survivors feel the apology is too little, too late.
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
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