Irish Defence Forces forced to take controversial anti-malaria drug

Irish soldiers should be given a choice of whether to use a controversial anti-malaria drug, according to the group that represents Irish Defence Forces.

Irish Defence Forces forced to take controversial anti-malaria drug

Irish soldiers should be given a choice of whether to use a controversial anti-malaria drug, according to the group that represents Irish Defence Forces.

PD Forra is reacting to criticism by a British Defence Committee over use of the drug Lariam, which has severe side effects like depression, suicidal ideation and hallucinations.

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