The World Health Organisation had placed a global ban on the use of chloroquine and Artesunate in 2005.
Nigerians have been advised against the use of Chloroquine and Artesunate for the treatment of malaria.
Nnenna Ezeigwe, National Coordinator, National Malaria …
She, however, recommended that people should take only Artemisinin Combination Therapy, ACTs, when they test positive for malaria.
“If your test result is positive, take only Artemisinin Combination Therapy (ACTs). Do not treat malaria with chloroquine, artesunate or other monotherapies.
“The ACT with green leaf is good quality and affordable; Ask for it,’’ she said.
When contacted, Adeline Osakwe, Deputy Director, Pharmacovigilance, Food and Drugs Information Centre, NAFDAC, said the use of chloroquine and artesunate in Nigeria was being gradually phased out.
“Since 2005, the use of monotherapies such as Artesunate, Chloroquine had been discouraged in favour of Aretmisinin Combination Therapy (ATC) for uncomplicated malaria.
“These ATCs include Arthemeter/Lumenfantrine, Artesunate/Amodiaquine, and other registered ones.
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