Hundreds of women who were exposed to a now-banned drug given on the NHS, dubbed “the hidden thalidomide”, are launching a campaign for a public inquiry and compensation, after a year-long ITV News investigation exposed the scale of the medical scandal. #itvnews #news | ITV News

Thalidomide was marketed as an anti-nausea drug for pregnant women in the 1950s, but caused birth defects including shortened or absent limbs, blindness, deafness or malformed internal organs. Decades on, those who survived are still impacted. The birth defect crisis led to greater medical oversight worldwide, including the creation of Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration. Today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gave a formal apology. It's something Lisa McManus had been campaigning for f

Tears fell when she discovered her baby was born without arms because of Thalidomide, and then anxiety and worry set in. God had a marvelous plan for this baby boy, who grew up to become the world-famous composer, musician, and motivational speaker: Tony Melendez. Stream "Gifts of Hope" on EWTN or free on the EWTN app! | EWTN