The Johnson & Johnson Files : The Indian Secrets of a Global Giant
The Johnson & Johnson Files : The Indian Secrets of a Global Giant
Kaunain Sheriff M.
- Language: English
- Paperback: 400 pages
- ISBN-10: 9353453151
- ISBN-13: 978-9353453152
Johnson & Johnson’s subsidiary launched the much-hyped ASR hip replacement implants in 2003. But these implants were faulty and seven years on, were recalled for leaking toxic metals into patients’ bodies. The recall forced the pharma giant to make a settlement of 2.5 billion dollars to the victims in the US.
In India, the story took a darker turn – most patients learned about the recall only after a frustrating delay. Largely from humble backgrounds, they were left to suffer in silence as they bore mounting medical bills to deal with the after-effects.
The Johnson & Johnson Files tells the story of how the medical scandal was finally uncovered in India, and how the company was brought to justice through the efforts of whistle-blowers, patients and lawyers. Gripping and eye-opening, the book tells the truth about how many global companies really see their Indian market.
Johnson & Johnson’s subsidiary launched the much-hyped ASR hip replacement implants in 2003. But these implants were faulty and seven years on, were recalled for leaking toxic metals into patients’ bodies. The recall forced the pharma giant to make a settlement of 2.5 billion dollars to the victims in the US.
In India, the story took a darker turn – most patients learned about the recall only after a frustrating delay. Largely from humble backgrounds, they were left to suffer in silence as they bore mounting medical bills to deal with the after-effects.
The Johnson & Johnson Files tells the story of how the medical scandal was finally uncovered in India, and how the company was brought to justice through the efforts of whistle-blowers, patients and lawyers. Gripping and eye-opening, the book tells the truth about how many global companies really see their Indian market.
Author Bios:
Kaunain Sheriff M. is the national health editor at The Indian Express, where he leads the newsroom’s in-depth coverage of critical health issues. With more than a decade of experience, he brings expertise in two key areas: law and health. His outstanding investigative journalism has earned him an impressive array of accolades, including the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism, the Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) Award, and the Mumbai Press Club’s Red Ink Award. Kaunain was part of a three-member team that collaborated with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) on The Implant Files, a global investigation in 2018 that exposed irregularities and malpractice in the medical device industry.
Kaunain Sheriff M. is the national health editor at The Indian Express, where he leads the newsroom’s in-depth coverage of critical health issues. With more than a decade of experience, he brings expertise in two key areas: law and health. His outstanding investigative journalism has earned him an impressive array of accolades, including the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism, the Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) Award, and the Mumbai Press Club’s Red Ink Award. Kaunain was part of a three-member team that collaborated with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) on The Implant Files, a global investigation in 2018 that exposed irregularities and malpractice in the medical device industry.
