MOH to continue using anti-malaria as virus treatment despite WHO halt
The Health Ministry will continue using hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19 despite WHO's halt of all clinical trials, but with strict monitoring. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, May 26, 2020.
THE Health Ministry will continue using hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19, but cautiously and with strict monitoring of its side effects, said Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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