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Law enforcers call if ivermectin distributors can be arrested – DOJ
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 29) The Justice Department on Thursday said it is law enforcers call for now if the lawmakers who recently distributed the antiparasitic drug ivermectin, which is not yet registered for human use in the country, can be arrested. For now, call yan ng (that s the call of) law enforcement agents, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra told reporters when asked if there is basis for a warrantless arrest. Our prosecutors will make a ruling when the issue is actually before them, he added.
Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Mike Defensor and House Deputy Speaker Rodante Marcoleta on Thursday held an ivermectin pantry in Quezon City, where the drug was given away for free.
The Quezon City Health Department (QCHD) urged Friday the Department of Health (DOH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to make a clear stand on the use of anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin against coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Quezon City Health Department
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CALOOCAN CITY, April 12 (PIA) — Following questions raised on the use of Ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19, the Quezon City Health Department (QCHD) has advised the public to heed the recommendations of regulatory agencies mandated to review and approve consumer products, including drugs.
Published April 10, 2021, 4:57 PM
The Quezon City Health Department (QCHD) on Saturday advised the public to follow the policy of the Department of Health (DOH), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the use of antiparasitic drug, Ivermectin, as a preventive cure for coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
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Citing the joint statement released by the DOH and FDA, QCHD chief Dra. Esperanza Arias stressed that the city does not distribute nor endorse, and support the use of Ivermectin.
“We will follow whatever is the stand of the DOH-FDA on the issue since this is very well under their jurisdiction, given their mandate to review consumer products. And if they don’t authorize the use of this drug for Covid-19, we will rely on their expertise. We are issuing this statement because it is a public health issue and our QCitizens’ well-being is our mandate,” Airas said.