Tagged:

Nigeria Reports Chloroquine Poisonings After Trump Praised Drug

Nigeria doesn't share U.S. President Donald Trump's praise for the anti-malaria drug as a treatment for the novel coronavirus after incidents of poisoning were reported. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has cautioned citizens against self-medicating with Chloroquine, which is still undergoing testing for safety and effectiveness.

Nigeria: Nigeria Warns Against Using Drug for COVID that Trump Hailed as Treatment

VOA, 23 March 2020

Nigeria has warned against using the drug chloroquine to fight COVID-19 after three people were hospitalized after overdosing on it, according to a CNN report. Read more »

Pixabay

Drugs, medicines.

Nigeria: Poisoning Cases - Nigerians Told to Please Stop Using Chloroquine for Coronavirus

Premium Times, 21 March 2020

Some hospitals in Lagos State are receiving patients suffering from chloroquine poisoning in their quest to fight coronavirus, the senior special assistant on health to Governor… Read more »
Nigeria: COVID-19 and the Challenges of Nigerian Health Care

Premium Times, 23 March 2020

If at all there are critical takeaways from this pandemic, it has to be the need to pay attention to our healthcare system. A country without hospitals and a functional healthcare… Read more »
Nigeria: Covid-19 - NAFDAC Approves Chloroquine for Clinical Trial

This Day, 21 March 2020

In search of cure for COVID-19, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has approved the production of chloroquine for clinical trials. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Hasn't Approved Chloroquine for Coronavirus Treatment - Minister

Premium Times, 20 March 2020

Nigeria has not recommended the use of chloroquine for the treatment of coronavirus in the country, the minister of health, Osagie Ehanire, said on Friday. Read more »

InFocus

COVID-19 Cases Rise to 36 in Nigeria

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control says that of the 36 cases, two people have been discharged. Nigerians have been advised to practise social distancing and wash their hands ... Read more »
- Nigeria: COVID-19 Cases Rise to 36
- Nigeria: #Coronavirus - Nigeria Confirms Five New Cases, Total Now 35

InFocus

Nigeria Reports Chloroquine Poisonings After Trump Praised Drug

InFocus

COVID-19 Cases Rise to 36 in Nigeria

InFocus

Stories

Follow AllAfrica