x

ECOWAS Commission denies ordering COVID Organic medication

The ECOWAS Commission has refuted a report that it, along with its health Institution, West Africa Health Organisation (WAHO), has ordered COVID Organics (CVO) medicines.

The Directorate of Communications, ECOWAS Commission, debunked the report in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

According to the statement, the ECOWAS Commission and WAHO reiterate their commitments to delivering on the decisions made by the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government at their recent Extraordinary Summit on the fight against COVID-19.

“We wish to disassociate ECOWAS and its health institution, West Africa Health Organisation (WAHO), from this claim and inform the general public that we have not ordered the said CVO medication.

“We are aware that several claims of COVID-19 cure have been made in different parts of the world, but we can only support and endorse products that have been shown to be effective through scientific study.

“For this reason, WAHO is collaborating with relevant partners including WHO, African CDC, and national, regional and international research consortia to promote scientific search for a cure.

“We are working with member-states on some of the medications available for clinical trials and for use on a compassionate basis in selected severe cases.

“Some of the traditional medicine centres of excellence in the ECOWAS region are also currently investigating products of potential efficacy,” it said.

According to the statement, ECOWAS Commission and WAHO will continue to focus on delivering on the decisions made by the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government at their recent Extraordinary Summit on the fight against COVID-19.

“One of which is to strengthen cooperation among member-states in research, training and experience sharing in health matters in general and in the fight against COVID-19 in particular,” it said.

The statement said WAHO, as part of its mandate to safeguard and improve the health of the region’s population, remained committed to promoting rational traditional medicine practices and products in the ECOWAS region.

It said that over the years, WAHO has worked consistently with ECOWAS member-states to scientifically investigate plant medicines of proven efficacy.

It noted that the medicines were documented in the ECOWAS Pharmacopoeia of Traditional Medicines, the second edition of which would be published next two weeks.

It added that WAHO had, in the recent past identified, nurtured and supported centres of excellence in traditional medicine across ECOWAS region.

Hot this week

Plateau Drug Agency Visits Langtang North Over Reports of Substandard Products

By Israel Adamu, Jos The Plateau State Drugs and Medical...

WIELD-I to Protest Against NAFDAC Over Toxic Chemicals, Fake Drugs

…Calls for Removal of Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye The Women’s...

NOA DG calls on Citizens to Honour Nigeria’s National Symbols

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju As the nation commemorates National Ordinance Day...

Atissa Youth Council Urges NDDC to Rescue Famgbe, Obogoro from Erosion

By Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa Two historic communities in Bayelsa State,...

Breaking: FG Set to Integrate Organ Transplant Services Into NHIA

… To End Unethical Local Organ Transplantation Practices By Joyce...

WIELD-I to Protest Against NAFDAC Over Toxic Chemicals, Fake Drugs

…Calls for Removal of Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye The Women’s...

Calls for Reform Dominate Global Governance Initiative Seminar in Abuja

Nigerian and Chinese officials, scholars, and policymakers have called...

Senator Lalong Congratulates Plateau APC Woman Leader Alice Dimlong at 50

Senator Simon Bako Lalong, representing Plateau South Senatorial District...

Sokoto Govt Flags Off Food Distribution for Vulnerable Groups

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government says it...

AIG Adenola Calls for Strong Police-Media Partnership in Bayelsa

The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of...

NAPS Backs Kogi Poly on Fees Increment, Shelves Protest

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja The National Association of Polytechnic Students...

Only Traitors Wish For Nepal-Style Protest In Lagos, Says Group

The Defend Nigeria Movement (DNM) has joined in warning...

Military Uncovers Illegal Arms Factory in Plateau

By Israel Adamu, Jos Troops of the 3rd Armoured Division...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img