Just days after the National drug Authority-NDA approved the use of the popular local herb Covidex as a supportive treatment in the management of covid19, another herbal drug has hit the market. The drug called K-COVIDEX is yet another herbal portion produced in Masaka that has had many locals rushing to buy in a desperate […]
Just days after the National drug Authority-NDA approved the use of the popular local herb Covidex as a supportive treatment in the management of covid19, another herbal drug has hit the market.
The drug called K-COVIDEX is yet another herbal portion produced in Masaka that has had many locals rushing to buy in a desperate move to treat or manage Covid 19.
However, this comes on the heels of warnings to the public by the Health Ministry of unverified medicines being spotted on the market to manage COVID-19 management.
Stephen Kawonawo, the maker of the local herbal portion claims that his drug is tried, tested, and true in the management of covid19.
He says that he started the innovation as early as April last year until May this year when he released the concoction for public use following testimonies by those who have tried it.
He claims he has used the concoction on a number of persons who tested positive for covid-19 and it has been effective.
Kawonawo says his formula includes plants rich in Vitamins A and C as well as those with high alkaline levels to suppress the virus.
Kawonawo now wants the government to embrace local innovations like his and improve them where necessary.
Kawonawo is yet to seek authorization for his herbal products from the National Drugs Authority-NDA or the Natural Chemotherapeutical Research Institute.
But Dr. Faith Nakiyimba, the Masaka District Health Officer has advised the public against being duped with any unlicensed mixtures as COVID-19 treatment cures, warning that the users stand a higher risk of developing other health complications.
Dr. Nakiyimba has also discouraged the public from any form of self-medication, saying that besides going for unregistered drug dealers, she will interest the district task force to look into people vending herbal concoctions in the area.
