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There s no proof Hydrogen Peroxide prevents, treats COVID – GMA warns LISTEN
FEB 5, 2021
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has said some recently published observational studies within and outside the country suggesting the use of Hydrogen peroxide for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19, do not constitute enough proof.
The GMA has, therefore, urged Ghanaians to continue to adhere to all the COVID-19 safety protocols while the world awaits proof of the use of Hydrogen peroxide to prevent or treat the deadly virus.
In a statement co-signed by its President, Dr Frank Ankobea; and General Secretary, Dr Justice Yankson, the GMA said its attention “has been drawn to recent media publications on the use of hydrogen peroxide to prevent COVID-19, which has led to panic buying and shortages of the product from pharmacy outlets.”
The attention of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has been drawn to recent media publications on the use of hydrogen peroxide to prevent COVID-19, which has led to panic buying and shortages of the product from pharmacy outlets.
In a statement released by the Association and jointly signed by its President, Dr. Frank Ankobea and General Secretary, Dr. Justice Yankson, the GMA wishes to indicate that Hydrogen Peroxide has been used for several decades for disinfection and as an antiseptic. Presently, Hydrogen Peroxide has not been approved, authorized or recommended by the Food and Drugs (FDA)(Ghana), Ghana Health Service (GHS), Ministry of Health (MoH), World Health Organisation (WHO) or any other reputable international drug or health regulatory body for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19, the statement said.
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Following the last update by President Akufo–Addo on the rising number of active Covid-19 situation on Sunday, the General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has explained that the current statistics show a doubling of the active cases every 4.5 days.
He noted that every 3 active cases result in 6 active cases within 4-5 days. Thus present 5,358 number of active cases is likely to double to 10,716 active cases in a matter of 4-5 days.
Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association, Dr. Justice Yankson advanced that, the current variant of the virus is 50-70% more infectious; with smaller molecules and stickier surfaces which allows it to easily attach to people and objects causing an increased rate of infection.