The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has said the Madagascar COVID Organics has been received by his ministry this week.
He also stated that the herbal remedy has also been sent to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, and the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research for scientific evaluation.
Five cartons were received from Madagascar and was handed over to the minister of health who has the “responsibility of validation through his institutions chattered by law” by the PTF Chairman.
Dr. Ehanire confirmed this on Thursday during a PTF briefing he said,
“The Madagascar herbs have been received at the Ministry of Health, and were found to consist of two varieties; one labelled to be for prevention and the other for treatment. Samples have been given to three agencies of the Ministry of Health and also to the Ministry of Science and Technology.
“These are normal processes for new preparations to be approved for use in Nigeria and include toxicological and efficacy tests and clinical trials. The government will investigate all genuine efforts to find homegrown solutions to the pandemic.”