Steroid drug purchased for COVID patients in poor countries: UN
An initial purchase of the steroid dexamethasone, shown to be effective in treating severe or
Concern over people consuming ‘irrational remedies’ to prevent, cure COVID-19
The number of COVID-19 infections worldwide is expected to breach the 10 million mark this week as
ICPA concerned on use of Dexamethasone to prevent COVID-19
ent Community Pharmacy Association of South Africa (ICPA) is raising concerns on the use of the drug
Aspen says it has enough capacity to meet SA’s dexamethasone demand
Pharmaceutical giant Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd says it has sufficient capacity to produce
Aspen could produce 10 mln dexamethasone tablets within a month – CEO
South African pharmaceutical maker Aspen could provide 10 million dexamethasone tablets within a
Winde appeals to business to ensure maximum safety
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has appealed to businesses to always act with the best interests of
Western Cape gears up to start using Dexamethasone as COVID-19 fight continues
The Western Cape, which has the highest number of COVID-19 infections and deaths in the country,
Scientists unsure why Dexamethasone is effective in treating COVID-19 patients
Research professor, Tulio de Oliviera, says scientists do not yet fully understand why the
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Health Department announces breakthrough in treatment for severe COVID-19 cases
The Health Department on Tuesday announced a breakthrough in one of the therapeutic trials for
Scientists hail dexamethasone as “major breakthrough” in treating COVID-19
Dexamethasone, a cheap and widely used steroid, has become the first drug shown to be able to save