News Central hosts Town Hall Meeting today to discuss the 1996 Pfizer drug trial in Kano, Nigeria, which affected many families. The meeting aims to address important questions about the trial and its aftermath.
The Pfizer drug trial took place during a meningitis outbreak and involved testing the experimental antibiotic Trovan on 200 children. It was reported that many of the children who received Trovan and the standard treatment, ceftriaxone, died. Many others were left with disabilities.
In 2009, Pfizer reached a settlement with the Kano State government to resolve criminal and civil claims, agreeing to pay $175,000 per victim. However, questions linger about the distribution of these funds and the government’s role in ensuring justice for the victims.
Pfizer has consistently denied wrongdoing, stating the trial was conducted ethically, with parental consent and government approval.
Here are some pictures from the ongoing event:
