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99% Invisible · May 26, 2026 · 00:48:26

Drug Story: Ivermectin

This episode traces the journey of ivermectin, from its origins as a breakthrough treatment for river blindness to its later controversial and politicized status. 99% Invisible examines how a medical success story became a flashpoint for public debate, exploring the unforeseen consequences that arise when a proven drug enters a new, fraught context.

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Highlights

The Ivermectin Story
Ivermectin's path from a revolutionary anti-parasitic drug to a fiercely contested therapeutic.
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