I wish people would get this right and report on facts.  Somalia is not the only country where Mefloquine/Lariam  was given to soldiers/Canadians soldiers.  Mefloquine goes all the way back to Vietnam!  Unfortunately the Canadian military was so inept at keeping the proper documentation/records, they conveniently have no (or very little) information on who used it and when. The trials on this drug was messed up from the get go!  The Canadian government was so dumb, they allowed the Americans to experiment with Agent Orange at CFB Gagetown.  How many soldiers have died and many with lifelong health problems from that.  That fiasco was pushed under the rug.....and that is what our government is doing about Mefloquine......they are burying their heads in the sand at this gross mistake, yet again they fail to look after the ones who protect this country and if required, sacrifice with their very life/lives.  Stop joining the military....for your health and safety!