A packet of Nivaquine tablets that contain chloroquine, a commonly used anti-malaria drug. Photo: AFP
Africans rush for chloroquine as coronavirus tsunami looms
- Anti-malaria drug has been touted by some, including Trump, as treatment for Covid-19, but health watchdogs urge caution
- Several deaths from self-medication have been reported as result of medication’s toxic side effects
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A packet of Nivaquine tablets that contain chloroquine, a commonly used anti-malaria drug. Photo: AFP