More than two tons of illegally imported chloroquine - a malaria drug- have been seized in Benoni.
This follows the eNCA exclusive last week - which revealed the drug had slipped through customs without approval. CourtesyThis follows the eNCA exclusive last week, which revealed the drug had slipped through customs without approval.The anti-malaria drug is being touted as a treatment for COVID-19, but there's no research to prove it.
The medicines regulator has given implicated parties an opportunity to produce documentation.Help protect your loved ones by sharing this officialThe NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs.
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