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World 5 years ago

Trump-touted hydroxychloroquine shows no benefit in COVID-19 prevention: Study

A malaria drug taken by US President Donald Trump to prevent COVID-19 did not show any benefit versus placebo in reducing coronavirus infection among healthcare workers, according to clinical trial results published on Wednesday.

Health 5 years ago

Why countries should stop using anti-malarial drugs for COVID-19

There is a fundamental problem: while evidence on the efficacy of HCQ/CQ stands on shaky grounds, evidence on the safety profile shows chilling mortality risks among COVID-19 patients taking the drugs.

Health 5 years ago

French expert says second study shows malaria drug helps fight coronavirus

The controversial French professor who believes the anti-malaria drug chloroquine can help beat the coronavirus has claimed that a new study he has conducted confirms its "efficiency" at combating the virus.

National 5 years ago

Indonesia produces chloroquine, anti-malaria drug tested as possible treatment for COVID-19

President Jokowi said that state-owned pharmaceutical company PT Kimia Farma has produced chloroquine, which is extracted from the cinchona tree, a common plant in the country.