Living with the effects 60 years after Thalidomide scandal DW News

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it's 60 years since one of the biggest scandals in medical history the drug thalidomide was supposed to help pregnant women suffering from nausea and sleeplessness but just one tablet could cause severe malformations in unborn children by the time thalidomide was taken off the market for many it was already too late Peter Brown has always valued his independence he was born with disability when his mother was expecting him she took single dose of the sedative thalidomide leading to numerous malformations as far naturally it was huge shock was practically welcomed into the world with the Midwife screaming my God life hasn't always been easy for the 60 year old and his family this is I'm the question of Fate but I've seen it more as challenge how can make the best of it thalidomide was one of the biggest medical disasters of the 20th century some ten thousand children were born with severe deformities often single pill was enough to inflict permanent damage as in Peter Brown's case Crown graduated in social studies and went on to become psychotherapist after that he met his wife sibilu he now manages the Christian non-profit organization medical emergency Albania want to share some of the wealth and opportunities that I've enjoyed and continue to enjoy in Germany with people who aren't as fortunate to have been born in wealthy country found one's inclusion for all members of society and he wants Society to learn from all its members either means is the helpful is every person is valuable as an individual and every person has talents that must be discovered and encouraged and if can contribute in some small way to helping individuals Foster their individuality capability and talent then think that will have made valuable contribution foreign received compensation from thalidomite manufacturer gruntai but like other victims he's still waiting for meaningful apology