COVID-19: We were treated with malaria drugs at Abuja centre - Dokpesi [Video]

Founder of Daar Communications, Raymond Dokpesi, has revealed that he was treated with malaria drugs during his time at the University of Abuja Treatment Centre.

Recall that Dokpesi, whose company owns the African Independent Television (AIT) and RayPower FM, and two of his grandchildren recently recovered from the deadly COVID-19 after testing negative.

Chief Dokpesi has however demanded an explanation from medical experts on the difference between malaria and the deadly respiratory illness.

He said: “I still have doubts in my mind and I need to be educated. What’s the difference between COVID-19 and malaria? Every drug we were given were malaria medications.

“A number of persons who tested positive were checked in reputable labs, hospitals in Abuja and were found to have malaria parasites in their bloodstreams. When did malaria become synonymous with COVID-19?”

Whilst there is yet to be a certified cure for COVID-19, the World Health Organisation has warned against the use of untested remedies, especially with the distribution of Madagascar's COVI_Organics across Africa.

There have also been warnings against the use of a malaria drug Chloroquine by health officials and bodies.

On Thursday, the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) restated its warning about the medication.

Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC Director-General, said: “Nobody should buy chloroquine and use. If you have COVID-19, go to a doctor. We have warned Nigerians, do not take chloroquine”.

(Daily Post)