On Thursday, Donald Trump went on Twitter to support the use of chloroquine to treat the Coronavirus and since then, some Nigerians have been abusing the drug.
The Lagos state government disclosed that hospitals in Lagos state have been filled with patients suffering from chloroquine poisoning.
The NCDC is urging Nigerians to desist from taking self-medication for treatment of Coronavirus as it may cause harm and lead to death.
The NCDC on its Twitter handle on Friday warns: “@WHO has NOT approved the use of chloroquine for #COVID19 management. Scientists are working hard to confirm the safety of several drugs for this disease.
“Please DO NOT engage in self-medication. This will cause harm and can lead to death.”
#FactsNotFear@WHO has NOT approved the use of chloroquine for #COVID19 management. Scientists are working hard to confirm the safety of several drugs for this disease.
Please DO NOT engage in self-medication. This will cause harm and can lead to death.#COVID19Nigeria pic.twitter.com/K6kljq0VtW
— NCDC (@NCDCgov) March 20, 2020
