Monday, August 17, 2015

Questions over anti-malaria tablet given to UK soldiers

Britain's Government is being urged to stop giving an anti-malaria drug to soldiers after claims its side effects have been linked to mental illnesses.


In 2013, the drug in question Mefloquine was banned from being given to US Special Forces. The body Public Health Britain however has backed its use.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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