The antiviral drug remdesivir could have a “significant, positive effect” in the treatment of COVID-19 patients according to a U.S. official. However, the Union Health Ministry is cautious. A trial of the drug, developed by Gilead Sciences, showed promising results in the United States according to the National Institute of Health (NIH). For those with […]
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Tedros speaks out on US funding halt
The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has responded to the decision by United States President Donald Trump to withdraw US funding to the agency at the time of the coronavirus pandemic. President Trump announced his decision earlier this week, stating “I’m instructing my administration to halt funding of the WHO while […]