16mm film: 'The Great Health Robbery'
MS. Oxfam COM/5/4/71
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
16mm film: 'The Great Health Robbery'
Shelfmark
MS. Oxfam COM/5/4/71
Summary
Also known as 'Yemen Health', the film looks at the promotion and sale of western drugs in developing countries, many of which are inappropriate, and some potentially dangerous. It also looks at the increased use of baby milks, the misuse of which often leads to diarrhoea and death from dehydration. The film includes shots of mothers feeding children, fathers bringing their children into a chemist's shop, and small groups being made aware of the issues. It includes the argument for generic as opposed to branded drugs, and highlights the use of unecessary drugs and the World Health Organisation's attempt to introduce a basic drugs list.
Date
1981
Language
English
Physical extent
1 reel
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Photographic material
16mm and 8mm Film
16mm film: 'The Great Health Robbery'
