UFS preparing protocol for clinical trial of Ivermectin for Covid-19

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The University of the Free State says it is in the process of preparing a clinical trial protocol to determine the efficacy of Ivermectin in the fight against Covid-19.

“We find ourselves in extraordinary circumstances. People die every day and health-care practitioners are inundated. Every day costs more lives. Under such circumstances the potential risks and benefits of a decision should be weighed with urgency, and actions should be decisive,” said Barend Uys, AfriForum’s head of research.

“Studies undertaken in, among others, the US, Argentina, India, Egypt and Spain all show that Ivermectin has the potential to treat Covid-19 and reduce deaths. The balance between risk and benefit is evident; this is why we are taking these steps to ensure its availability,” he said. Meanwhile, UFS management distanced the institution from a WhatsApp voice clip being circulated, in which reference is made to a particular meeting, and mention is made of the role the institution is playing in establishing the efficacy of Ivermectin to treat Covid-19.

“The voice clip is premature and was shared with a small group, from where it went viral. The voice clip is also not factual — specifically regarding the university and its alleged opinion pertaining to the usage and need for scientific investigation into the matter. “The UFS is committed to rigorous science and evidence-based research, and both FARMOVS and the university fully support the published opinions and guidelines of SAHPRA and the scientific advisory boards established by the scientific community, as well as the stance of the SA government on Ivermectin for Covid-19.”

 

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trixasis2 This is GOOD NEWS. I was under their first 50 out of 500 to receive a trial eye op, so that ppl can have lassix today. It used to be one of the very best medical schools in the country.

All they have to do is ask the 1000’s that have taken it already here in SouthAfrica 🤔🤔. Ivermectin4SA IvermectinWorks. The only reason it is banned is because the MYANC would not be able to tenderpreneur it and make millions like they will with the Vaccine

It a good start

Surprising why others like UCT and Wits didn't do this already.

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