The federal government yesterday pleaded with COVID-19 survivors to stop
giving details of the drugs used for their treatment to discourage
self-medication, ThisDay reports.
The Chairman, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Mr. Boss Mustapha,
made the plea at a press briefing in Abuja, following recent video
testimonies of some high profile survivors, talking about the drugs
administered on them at the treatment centres.
On the same day, 288 fresh COVID-19 cases were confirmed nationwide,
taking the tally to 5445, with 171 deaths and 1320 discharged.
Also, it was disclosed that nine local governments alone accounted for
51 per cent of national infections of the Coronavirus, and that five
states were participating in WHO- coordinated solidarity drug trial, as
fresh strategy is being worked out to address community transmission in
states like Lagos and Kano.
Mustapha, who is also the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,
expressed concern that some of the testimonies disclosing the
prescription for treatment of the virus could encourage patients to
indulge in self-medication instead of seeking help from health
authorities.
He urged all Nigerians that have symptoms of COVID-19 to test for the
virus and if positive, go into the isolation centres for care by
experts.
“The PTF congratulates and appreciates the testimonies of Nigerians who
have recovered from COVID-19, which has given us more insights and
further strengthens the need to adhere strictly to guidelines issued.
However, an emerging issue from all these testimonies is the issue of
prescription for treatments. We should always remember that the symptoms
of COVID-19 mimic some illnesses we already know but treating the
symptoms is not the same as treating the virus. For this reason, we
strongly discourage self-medication,” Mustapha said.
He also said that five states in Nigeria were currently participating in
the on-going World Health Organization (WHO)-coordinated solidarity
trial to find a cure for the pandemic, saying that at the end of this
trial, relevant health authorities would make statements on acceptable
drugs for treating COVID-19.
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