The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has frowned on the
pronouncement of the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Muhammed, ordering the use of
chloroquine and Zithromax as treatments for Coronavirus.
Recall that Governor Mohammed on Thursday authorized the use
of anti-malaria drug, Chloroquine and Zithromax for the purpose of treating
COVID-19.
He said he was ready to take responsibility for any
consequence of approving such drugs.
Bala, who was the COVID-19 index case in the state, revealed
that he was treated with “Chloroquine and Zithromax.”
However, NMA described such approach as improper and
unethical.
This was part of a statement signed by the association’s
President, Dr. Francis Faduyile, and made available to reporters in Abuja on
Friday.
“The Association bemoans the rather meddlesome
pronouncements by some state actors on the management protocols for COVID-19 in
the country,” NMA said.
“In particular, we view the directive by the Bauchi State
Governor for the use of a specific drug in the treatment of positive cases as
improper and unethical.
“Medical doctors have the prerogative to use whatever
treatment regimen they consider best based on evidence and presentation of the
patients.”
The NMA called on political leaders to desist from
distracting the health workers and doctors.
“Instead, they should encourage them through the provision
of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), incentives and communication tools to
interact with peers within the country and overseas as it is customary in the
world of medical science to arrive at the best possible interventions for their
patients,” the statement said.
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