Doctors involved in South Africa's biological warfare programme

South Africa has been rocked by a series of disclosures at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission concerning the previous government's biological and chemical warfare programme.

The programme, which was a military operation, was designed, run, staffed, and researched by doctors, scientists, a dentist, and at least one veterinarian. Leading the programme was Dr Wouter Basson, the private physician of the former president, P W Botha.

Although Dr Basson is required to testify before the Truth Commission (which is empowered by …