Why the government is apologising to thalidomide survivor Trish Jackson
Nov 28, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 356
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Episode description
The government is making a formal apology to the victims of thalidomide today. Thalidomide was a drug given to pregnant women in the 50s and 60s to treat morning sickness, it was then discovered to cause birth defects in unborn children.
In this episode of The Briefing Katrina Blowers speaks to thalidomide survivor, Trish Jackson about what the apology means to her and her family.
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