August 31, 2009
In 1996, Pfizer conducted a clinical trial of a new antibiotic during an outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kano, Nigeria. Eleven children died and others were badly injured, according to trial participants. The story inspired the movie The Constant Gardener, pictured here. The U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide whether to consider a suit against Pfizer brought by families of the victims. CGD visiting fellow Tom Bollyky explores the potentially far-reaching impacts of the case.