Celebrating One Health Day: Advancing the Well-Being of People, Animals, and the Planet
Each year on November 3rd, the world comes together to recognize One Health Day. It is a day in which we celebrate and recognize the
Morton Mintz, a journalist whose fearless reporting changed the course of public health, and one of the most courageous and influential journalists of the 20th century has passed away. His extraordinary legacy lives on through decades of groundbreaking work that exposed the dangers of FDA-approved drugs and the unchecked greed of the pharmaceutical industry.
A veteran reporter for The Washington Post and acclaimed author, Mintz devoted his career to protecting the public from the hidden harms of corporate and government negligence. Through relentless investigation and fearless storytelling, he revealed how drug companies often placed profit over people—bringing dangerous, inadequately tested medications to market, with the full complicity of the Food and Drug Administration.
Holding Power to Account
Mintz’s reporting led to the exposure of numerous drugs and medical devices that had caused widespread harm. His work on thalidomide, the Dalkon Shield, and other flawed treatments played a critical role in their removal from the market. His reporting brought justice and awareness to millions of consumers who had been put at risk—many of whom suffered devastating consequences because of regulatory failure.
In books such as The Therapeutic Nightmare and At Any Cost: Corporate Greed, Women, and the Dalkon Shield, Mintz carefully documented a troubling truth: that the agencies meant to safeguard public health were often acting in service of the very industries they were supposed to regulate.
A Legacy of Truth and Integrity
Morton Mintz believed journalism had a duty to do more than report—it had to serve. His investigations helped redefine the role of the journalist as a watchdog, a truth-teller, and an advocate for the public good. His work directly influenced national drug policy, regulatory oversight, and consumer awareness.
At a time when trust in public institutions continues to erode, Mintz’s legacy stands as a beacon. He reminded us that accountability matters, that silence is complicity, and that one voice—when armed with facts and guided by principle—can make a profound difference.
We honor Morton Mintz not only for the lives he helped save, but for the example he set. He was a hero for consumers, a giant in journalism, and an enduring force for justice.
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