The Pill and the Liver Probe: Meaning and Culture in Two Disease Interventions (original) (raw)

The essay explores the intersection of culture, morality, and global health through the lens of a philanthropic drug donation program aimed at preventing river blindness in Tanzania. It investigates the side effects and governance structures surrounding the ivermectin donation, highlighting the complex moral frameworks within which corporate philanthropy operates. Using case studies, it demonstrates how elite perceptions and shared meanings shape the motivations and actions of pharmaceutical industry members engaged in global health interventions.