Health Secretary Francisco Duque III vows a 'deeper' review of the studies and data of the clinical trials done in other countries on ivermectin.
Amid pressure from groups and lawmakers, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said on Wednesday, June 9, that he would like to meet with a medical group to discuss the"features" of the controversial drug ivermectin as a possible treatment for COVID-19.
The health secretary made the statement to reassure SAGIP Representative Rodante Marcoleta, who is not a health professional, that the DOH is not closing its doors on the potential of ivermectin as COVID-19 treatment. In response, Duque said that the DOH would facilitate a"deeper" review of the studies and data of the clinical trials done in other countries. He added the DOH would ask the help of the Department of Foreign Affairs in coordinating with other countries that conducted studies on ivermectin.
which was met with criticism due to"spurious prescriptions." Both have been advocating for the use of ivermectin as COVID-19 treatment despite warnings from experts here and abroad.
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