According to
health minister, Osagie Ehanire, the herbal drink did not show any evidence
that it had real curative properties against COVID-19.
COVID-Organics,
Madagascar’s herbal drink, touted by President Rajoelina as a cure and
prevention for COVID-19 has been found ineffective.
The sobering
verdict was given by Nigeria’s government on Thursday.
Ehanire spoke
at the 52nd Joint National Briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF), on
COVID-19.
According to
him, the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD),
has shared its final report on the evaluation of the COVID Organics.
He said that
the initial report showed that its main ingredient is the same as Artemisia
annua.
“While the
preparation at high dose showed activity in reducing the frequency of cough, it
did not show any evidence that it has real curative properties against
COVID-19.
“However, we
shall continue to support all genuine efforts toward finding local COVID-19
cures,” Ehanire said.
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