Medicine professor slams SA Ivermectin sceptics; many experts aren’t looking at the right data

A black market in Ivermectin has developed, with many South Africans opting for veterinary versions to ward off and stop Covid-19 from developing. Professor Colleen Aldous, a healthcare scientist at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s School of Medicine says there is compelling evidence that Ivermectin shows good promise in curing people infected with the coronavirus. Instead of obsessing about human trials to test Covid-19, scientists need to look at the other ways of assessing medicine for use under emergency conditions. She criticises some of the biggest names in SA science circle for having their blinkers on. She spoke to Jackie Cameron of BizNews, about how she moved from being an Ivermectin sceptic to a disciple. The regulatory authority in SA has approved limited use of Ivermectin, but some doctors have complained that their applications for the compassionate use of the drug have not been approved. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority is reported as telling Parliament that there is not enough evidence on the use of the drug - its safety and efficacy - to treat or prevent Covid-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices