COVID-19: Chloroquine not approved – NCDC advised

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has advised Nigerians against the use of chloroquine.

NCDC warned Nigerians against this via it official twitter handle, stressing that the use of chloroquine is yet to be approved or validated.

"Please remember that the use of chloroquine and its derivatives for the management of coronavirus disease has NOT been validated and approved

"Self-medication can cause harm and lead to death. Do not misuse drugs

#COVID19Nigeria

Please remember that the use of chloroquine and its derivatives for the management of coronavirus disease has NOT been validated and approved

Self-medication can cause harm and lead to death. Do not misuse drugs

More details via https://t.co/zQrpNeOfet pic.twitter.com/5NxJBl0Iou

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) March 25, 2020