The world is scrambling to find a cure for the Covid-19 coronavirus that has caused more than 27,000 deaths worldwide.
As part of their efforts, the World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed Malaysia as one of the countries to trial the effectiveness of Remdesivir — a new drug for Covid-19 patients.
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According to a report by The Star, the National Security Council (NSC) revealed that Malaysia was chosen for its ability to take on the research.
Director-General of Health Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said Covid-19 patients will be treated with Remdesivir during the trial.
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The Ministry of Health will examine its effectiveness, as well as any side effects that may arise.
Dr Noor Hisham explained in a Facebook post on Friday (27 Mar) that WHO announced SOLIDARITY — a global megatrial of the top 4 coronavirus treatments.
He called it an “all-out, coordinated push to collect robust scientific data rapidly during a pandemic”.
WHO is focusing on 4 therapies to curb the coronavirus:
Designed to be simple for overwhelmed healthcare systems, SOLIDARITY will involve the participation of thousands of patients worldwide.
With the Covid-19 pandemic not abating anytime soon, an anti-coronavirus drug is the miracle we need now.
Hopefully the global megatrial succeeds and unearths a cure to save the thousands still affected.
Featured image adapted from The Star.
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