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.
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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
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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 »