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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Australia se disculpa por "tragedia de talidomida", el medicamento de embarazo que afectó a miles de mujeres y sus hijos - La Opinión
La talidomida, conocida también como Contergan y Distaval, fue comercializada como un remedio para las náuseas matutinas durante el embarazo pero provocó defectos de nacimiento, muertes fetales y abortos espontáneos
Australia has issued an official apology to drug victims after more than 60 years
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albaniz today officially apologized to survivors of the consequences caused by the drug thalidomide and their families, after more than 60 years since the morning sickness drug began causing birth defects in babies around the world.
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