News

Buhari Mandates Pick Up Of Madagascar’s Coronavirus Herbal Drug

Buhari Mandates Pick Up Of Madagascar’s Coronavirus Herbal Drug

 

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has mandates that Madagascar’s COVID-19 herbal drug sent for Nigeria be picked up in Guinea-Bissau.

This was disclosed by the secretary to the government of the federation, Boss Mustapha on Monday during the daily briefing of the COVID-19 task force.

Boss Mustapha, said the product, which is currently in Guinea-Bissau, would soon be freighted to Nigeria and subjected to all necessary validations before usage.

He said: “With respect to the Madagascar syrup, it has been freighted to Guinea-Bissau by the President of Madagascar.

“Certain allocations have been made to different countries. We have an indication of the quantity that has been allocated to Nigeria and we are supposed to make arrangements to freight it out of Guinea-Bissau to Nigeria.

“I have received instructions from Mr. President to make arrangements to freight it home with a clear instruction that I should subject it to the validation process similar to what would happen to any other medicine or syrup or vaccine that is discovered or created internally.

“So, it will be subjected to the same process before it is put into any form of use. There will be no exception. ”

Speaking on Nigeria’s order for Madagascar’s COVID-19 vaccine, the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, said Nigeria would analyse the syrup to see if it can be reproduced here.

He said: “We have a promise of being able to get samples of the herb or botanical product for analysis and also probably use that opportunity to speak with the health authorities there, particularly the scientific community on how they use it.

“But obviously, to also give back to the research community here with us to examine and see what they can do with it. We understand that it is something called ‘Artemisia Annua’ which also grows her.

“But we will like to, if we get that sample, compare it with the strain here whether they are exactly identical or whether they are two different strains and see what properties it has and subjected to further analysis to find out what works there, how it works and the use in getting a cure.

“Obviously, all countries in the world are interested in finding a cure and we are not different. So, we are looking at all possibilities, all options, all promises that are made, we examine them, and before we give them to our people, we make sure that they are actually safe and that they work.”

Angela Davies

Recent Posts

SDNON Unveils Ambitious Plans For 2025, Celebrates Outgoing Executives

The newly elected SDNON excos have unveiled their ambitious plans for 2025 and celebrated the outgoing executives.…

10 hours ago

Primate Ayodele Releases 2025 Prophecies For All Sectors

The leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released his 2025…

20 hours ago

Timeless Tunes: How Throwback Songs Bond Africans In 2024

Music has always been central to African culture, reflecting societal changes while connecting generations. In…

2 days ago

Sinach To Feature In Global Christian Event, Gather25

Sinach is set to feature in the global Christian event, Gather25.   Glamtush reports that Gather25,…

2 days ago

Yahaya Bello Released After Meeting Bail Conditions

Yahaya Bello has been released after meeting his bail conditions.   Glamtush reports that former…

2 days ago

Makinde Cancels Birthday Celebration To Honour Ibadan Stampede Victims

Makinde has cancelled his birthday celebration to honour the Ibadan stampede victims.   Glamtush reports that Governor…

2 days ago