Kenya joins largest search for Covid-19 treatment
A nurse at the Kapsabet County Referral Hospital isolation ward for Covid-19 patients.
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Article Author: Kenya joins largest search for Covid-19 treatment
Media Source: The Star (Kenya)
Date: 28 April 2021
Kenya has joined the largest trial in Africa to test two existing drugs for Covid-19 treatment. The trial will test nitazoxanide (an antiparasitic drug) and ciclesonide, which is inhaled by asthma patients to prevent difficulties in breathing. Researchers said laboratory tests show the two drugs have some antiviral activity…
Kenya has joined the largest trial in Africa to test two existing drugs for Covid-19 treatment. The trial will test nitazoxanide (an antiparasitic drug) and ciclesonide, which is inhaled by asthma patients to prevent difficulties in breathing. Researchers said laboratory tests show the two drugs have some antiviral activity against the coronavirus. The Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi is involved in the Empacta study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Roche’s medicine tocilizumab in the treatment of Covid-19.