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UFC: Dana White defends Joe Rogan

South China Morning Post
Posted at Jan 17 07:12 AM

UFC president Dana White jumped to the defense of cageside commentator and podcaster Joe Rogan as he got into an argument with a reporter regarding alternative treatments for Covid-19. Read more »

'Brazil hospitals tested unproven drugs, hid deaths'

Anthony Boadle, Reuters
Posted at Sep 29 07:59 AM

A Brazilian hospital chain tested unproven drugs including ivermectin on elderly COVID-19 patients without their knowledge, a lawyer said. Read more »

Ivermectin, hindi inirerekomendang gamot sa COVID-19

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 17 11:38 PM

Ang ivermectin ay isang antiparasitic drug na gamot sa kuto at bulate. Read more »

DOH: Still no evidence ivermectin can treat COVID-19

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 17 03:34 PM

The Department of Health still does not recommend the use of ivermectin as treatment for COVID-19 due to lack of data demonstrating its benefits. Read more »

DOH Region X: Ivermectin not for COVID-19 treatment

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 17 01:44 AM

The drug did not improve the condition of patients with COVID-19, said the Department of Health's Center for Health Development in Northern Mindanao. Read more »

FDA warns vs ivermectin use amid Tocilizumab shortage

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 04 10:53 AM

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Saturday warned the public of using anti-parasitic drug ivermectin as an alternative treatment for severe COVID-19 cases, as the medication Tocilizumab remained scarce. Read more »

DOST: Ivermectin trials vs COVID-19 to start in September

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 01 10:08 PM

The DOST said local clinical trials on anti-parasitic drug ivermectin's efficacy in treating COVID-19 cases will begin in mid-September. Read more »

Babala sa paggamit ng ivermectin kontra COVID, iginiit

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 24 08:16 AM

Muling pinaalalahanan ng DOH ang publiko na mag-ingat sa anumang iniinom kontra COVID-19 matapos maglabas ang US FDA ng babala kontra sa ivermectin. Read more »

Mike Defensor blocked from Facebook, seeks probe for 'censorship'

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 02 10:21 PM

In May, Facebook said it would take "stronger" action against people who repeatedly share misinformation on the platform. Read more »

Nagbebenta ng 'di lisensiyadong gamot vs COVID-19, arestado sa Naga City

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 25 09:03 PM

Ilang kahon at kapsula ng hindi awtorisadong mga gamot na nakagagaling umano ng COVID-19 ang nakumpiska sa isang buy-bust operation ng Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) sa Naga City. Read more »

Indonesians ignore warnings in rush to buy anti-parasite drug for COVID

Agnes Anya and Haeril Halim, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 09 07:23 AM

JAKARTA - Indonesians have ignored health warnings to stock up on a "miracle cure" for Covid-19 backed by leading politicians and social media influencers, as an out-of-control virus surge sweeps the country. Read more »

Oxford University explores anti-parasitic drug ivermectin as COVID-19 treatment

Reuters
Posted at Jun 23 07:25 AM

The University of Oxford said on Wednesday it was testing anti-parasitic drug ivermectin as a possible treatment for COVID-19, as part of a British government-backed study that aims to aid recoveries in non-hospital settings. Read more »

Duterte claims many people with COVID-19 cured by 'bakuna sa bulate' ivermectin

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 15 12:13 AM

"I'm just telling you, a lot of people, in the province, maraming nagsasabi sa akin na gumaling sila pagkatapos nilang inumin itong bakuna sa bulate," Duterte added. Read more »

To fight COVID-19, Indian states turn to ivermectin against WHO advice

Manas Mishra, Reuters
Posted at May 13 04:38 PM

At least two Indian states have said they plan to dose their populations with the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin to protect against severe COVID-19 infections as their hospitals are overrun with patients in critical condition. Read more »

Belmonte: QC doesn't recommend use of ivermectin vs COVID-19

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 10 11:49 AM

Quezon City doesn't recommend the use of ivermectin as possible treatment to COVID-19 due to lack of data demonstrating its benefits, Mayor Joy Belmonte said Monday.   Read more »

DOH eyes P1 billion fund to procure remdesivir; lawmaker asks: 'What about ivermectin'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 10 09:14 AM

A lawmaker on Monday questioned the Department of Health's request for P1 billion to import anti-viral drug remdesivir which is used for COVID-19 treatment. Read more »

FDA approves ivermectin for human anti-parasitic treatment

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 07 09:57 PM

MANILA (UPDATED) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday said it has granted a certificate of product registration (CPR) for locally-produced ivermectin as an anti-parasitic drug for humans. Read more »

PH Red Cross seeks FDA nod for ivermectin clinical trials

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 07 02:02 PM

The Philippine Red Cross will wait for advice from the Food and Drug Administration before deciding if they will proceed with the planned clinical trials of ivermectin for COVID-19 patients, its chairman said Friday. Read more »

FDA rules on ivermectin could set precedent for other COVID 'cures': lawmaker

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 07 11:26 AM

The Food and Drug Administration should be firm in its guidelines on anti-parasitic drug ivermectin, saying its decision could set a precedent for other drugs that claim to be a cure for COVID-19, the chairperson of the health committee at the House of Representatives said Friday. Read more »

Importer behind 20,000 undeclared ivermectin tablets summoned

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 07 12:07 PM

An importer of health-care products is being investigated for the shipment of 20,000 undeclared ivermectin tablets seized at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the Bureau of Customs said Friday. Read more »