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Interesting: NCDC states its position regarding Chloroquine & COVID-19

Afnews Editor

Mar 25, 2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has advised Nigerians against the use of chloroquine and its derivatives for the management of the ravaging coronavirus pandemic.

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In a post on its official twitter handle, NCDC warned Nigerians against self-medication, stressing that the use of chloroquine is yet to be approved or validated.

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The tweet says, "Please remember that the use of chloroquine and its derivatives for the management of coronavirus disease has NOT been validated and approved

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Self-medication can cause harm and lead to death. Do not misuse drugsÔÇØ

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