Malawi High Court is hearing a case of a Tanzanian national, Tadeo Mac’osano, charged with conducting medical trials on HIV positive patients with Kaposi’s sarcoma.
Mac’osano was arrested two weeks ago but was later released on bail.
According to police, Mac’osano, a health worker at St Luke's Hospital in the southern region district of Zomba, is alleged to have been carrying out medical tests on 20 cancerous HIV patients, leading to the death of six.
Zomba police public relations officer, Thomeck Nyaude, said that investigations were underway to establish claims that the six died as a result of the tests, in which the suspect is alleged to have used unapproved medical treatments.
If found guilty, Mac’osano may serve seven years in prison or would be sentenced to life imprisonment. More charges are likely to follow from concerned families.
Mac’osano has pleaded not guilty to contravening Malawi's Pharmacy Medicine and Poison Board (MPMPB) regulations. MPMPB is a government body which regulates drug use and supply and clinical tests on human beings.
MPMPB say the trials conducted by Mac’osano were not approved by government as required by law.
Friday, 31 October 2008
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i have some doubtful about that name MAC'OSANO. i am not sure if its really mean a Tanzanian name or may be Makosano? anyway i can defend about this coz the law is made by people and it break by people. Is fair to be charged?
It is really a big disappoint for other medical researchers who undergo clinical trial. It is really important to consider that before you start a clinical trial program make sure that the new drug you discover is approved by government to avoid arguments and issues.
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