• We are in a hurry to get the homegrown cure, says FG
Mustapha, who doubles as the chairman of the task force, however, said that the herbal medicine would go through standard validation process before it could be considered for use in Nigeria. •Nigeria has developed a pharmacopeia of natural and herbal products and has one of the richest flora and fauna–potent sources of phytomedicines.
According to him, pharmacists have recommended that a portion of the nearly N25 billion donated/allocated for the COVID-19 pandemic should be dedicated for local research and development, but the government has remained essentially silent, only waiting to participate in the World Health Organisation -sponsored or mandated trials.
A traditionalist and Chief Executive Officer, Olaking International Holistic Medicine, Dr. Qazeem Olawale, lauded government’s search for solution in herbal medicine, but said the move was in a wrong direction. “This is simply because we have more than what is required to cure this disease in no time. It’s high time we embraced our indigenous herbs, otherwise, we would not be helping ourselves healthwise and economy wise,” he said. He urged the government to call on traditional and alternative medicine practitioners to come forth to defend their claims.
“In the last few weeks, I have read claims of all sorts including those of a former acting vice chancellor of a first generation university and accomplished pharmacist who all insinuate that they have herbal remedies for COVID-19. I will volunteer to be the foremost promoter and marketer for any such product provided that there is scientific validation and endorsement from NAFDAC, which is statutorily mandated to carry out such functions.
The party said that “while it had nothing against any genuine effort to secure therapeutics for COVID-19, such solutions as developed by Madagascar abound in Nigeria but had remained untapped because of the failure of the Buhari administration to heed wise counsel to look inwards for answers.” Meanwhile, the Federal government has said it is in a hurry to obtain a homegrown cure for the coronavirus disease just like other countries of the world and assured indigenous researchers who have developed any potential drug for Covid-19 that they will receive appropriate certification if found fit for human consumption.
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1. Now is not the time for PSN to exhibit pride (African giant) & foolishness. The tonics from Madagascar hav proven to be a national healer. What they should focus on is to accept the tonics first, subject them to research & clinical trials.
1. Now is not the time for PSN to exhibit pride (African giant) & foolishness. The tonics from Madagascar has proven to be a national healer. What we should focus on is to accept the tonics first, subject them to research & clinical trials.
we have been in pandemic for 2019 the PSN should have done far better by bringing the cure.
They are not serious. Which remedy has the produced to cure this virus? Let those lazy folks keep quiet.
yes... let's try our own first jor,,,,
This country is blessed with so much associations with no results. While d PSN & other associations & research centers continue digging endlessly for remedy, let the NigeriaGov go for d available ONE as Nigerians need it now now, not tomorrow. nigeriaresearchmyfoot
Where were those universities and research centers all these while? Is it until Nigeria becomes Italy or until what happened in NY happens in Lagos that those associations & research centers will come up with remedy? NigeriaGov should not listen to those hypocrites!
What solution has the PSN offered. People are looking for solution no matter where it came and the PSN is shouting utter disbelief.
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