The National Health Research Ethics Committee,
Nigeria, has approved the use of an experimental Ebola drug, Zmapp, for
treatment of patients infected with the virus. The committee, which composed research scientists, is a national body under the Federal Ministry of Health.
The endorsement is contained in a statement issued to newsmen by Prof. Clement Adebamowo, Chairman of the committee on Wednesday in Abuja. Continue...
The decision by the committee is coming on the heels of Tuesday’s approval by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on the use of Zmapp for treatment of Ebola patients.
“It
is ethical to use these treatments in the current situation without
first submitting an application to National, State or Institutional
Health Research Ethics Committee for prior review and approval.
“In
addition, the Committee waives the current requirement that
international shipment of any biological samples out of Nigeria should
be preceded by the establishment of a Materials Transfer Agreement.
“This waiver is to promote rapid international response to this global emergency,’’ the statement said.
In
the statement, the Nigerian National Code for Health Research Ethics
emphasised that all innovative and non-validated treatments should be
carefully and adequately documented.
According
to the statement, the documentation can form the basis for clinical
trials of the efficacy and side effects of the treatment according to
established scientific principles.
In
the statement, the ethics committee enjoined all agencies, development
partners and research scientists to follow the guideline for the rapid
resolution of the current emergency.
“The guideline will contribute to preparedness in case of future occurrences and contribution to scientific knowledge.
“It
must be noted that all Phase O and Phase I Clinical Trials that may
subsequently be designed for treatment of this infection can be approved
only by the National Health Research Ethics Committee,’’ it said.
Source: NAN
Yeap that's the way forwarding! It is well. God won't forsake us ps 121:7-8. BishopDammy#
ReplyDeleteMy only fear here is that I hope these people getting the Zmap won't turn out to be like dawn of the planet of Apes. Pls God oh let it work.
DeleteNow this is the best news of today. Thank u Lord. Let's just pray it works. I'm out. ***CATCH ME IF U CAN***
ReplyDeleteI love the response from the government! Its almost enthralling to see the "die-hard" passion being shown..I hope the drug works....God bless Nigeria
ReplyDeletevery good. wow
ReplyDeleteMay God help Africa!
ReplyDeleteOk bikonu! I hope it works..... Emee ngwa ngwa, emeghara odachi..... Ebola ur a failure! IJN. Amen!
ReplyDeleteGud move dey ned it b4 dem die like chicken
ReplyDeletePheeew! Finally, this is a good omen.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear the last of this virus.
~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA
Good! I am for anything to fight this deadly virus
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ReplyDeleteits not approval is the drug available and let them start treating them with it pls.
ReplyDeleteThat is what I wanted to hear from that long grama
DeleteThat is what I wanted to hear from that long grama
DeleteExactly!
DeleteGood but i just know the idiot commenters on this blog will claim racism again once someone dies from a side-effect or something. always crying wolf
ReplyDeleteLike them get chioce! What efforts have they made? Research team my ass!
ReplyDeleteAbi oh you spoke my mind
DeleteAs if d FG has another option. Gush, mr. Ebola missed it's way as far as Nigeria is 4kn concerned Mehn! If dis virus is really from d said animals, why not start wit those bush meats dat call themselves boko haram, cos they are as good as d said bush meat, nonesense!!
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Good news at last
ReplyDeleteNoted. Next news. Engr Emy
ReplyDeletemake e land 9ja b d koko ooo...bsidz d Americaz go still won use am draw OIL tire!! Abi we stil deY use kolanut? ZMAPP*- nah onlY u waka come?? ZMAPP: and so what!!! U can ask mY 0gaH @ d top..... Nah joke 000
ReplyDeleteI pray it works. Our help is in the name of the Lord.
ReplyDeleteHmm...I really hope these 'experimental' drugs do not mutate this disease to something more communicable. Inshaa Allah, it will be fine
ReplyDeleteMust you have negative thought about the drug ? or do you have any other one to provide for the nation ?
DeleteKai, I was just thanking God,n u just planted another future fear in me. What if d drug turns d virus to something worse than we see now. Prayer mode times 10 now.
DeleteGod be praised. It will cure people of d virus IJN
ReplyDeleteAm happy to hear this news, I think some people will be little relieved now.
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Lord help us in this Ebola, dnt pray it wide spreads.
ReplyDeleteBy the Grace of God, it will work. Good news.
ReplyDeletePls just make sure it's free and available to all as at when needed.
ReplyDeleteNot sure why Nigerians have 100 percent trust in zmapp? Why is it that any thing that comes from obodo oyinbo is not questioned? Have you guys even stopped to wonder how Ebola originated in Africa and only north amricans have the cure/vaccines? Think Nigerians! Think!
ReplyDeleteGbam!!!
DeleteThat's the multi- million dollar question. This oyibo people, na them dey start αℓℓ these chaos and at the end they provide a little solution. Ɠ♡D ιƨ watching.
DeleteWoow thank God, so so grateful to you Lord
ReplyDeleteAwwwww! Ebola wil soon end, #winks#. JUST PASSING
ReplyDeleteAt long last. Praying no adverse effect will be recorded.
ReplyDeleteNoo, dey for no aprove am nah. Dem get beta option? No be d only hope our ppl get for now be dis?
ReplyDeleteIt's not about dem approving it an all, has US agreed to share??
ReplyDeletenice move...............................#KingOfKings
ReplyDeleteThis news is so relieving! My only fear abt the drug is its side effects.
ReplyDeletesherry.
feel lots more better
ReplyDeletePraise God.... I pray this works...
ReplyDeleteDuttyman!!!
Before?shd we hit ground zero first?abeg *spits out*
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Great!
ReplyDeleteThem no get choice....
ReplyDeleteHmmm....wonder what's in this zmmap? Its the end of the world. Open your eyes people. Dont trust too much the white people. Didn't they say it wasn't approved yet?
ReplyDeleteThe black race is an endangered species...
Professors approving, why couldn't they come up with theirs, what lab work have been undertaken since this began? and they have the nerves to refer to themselves as Professors??shameless.
ReplyDeleteMy humble prayer is that Jehovah will make it work
ReplyDeleteThank you Zmapp -producing company. We will try to pay. You have given me hope that ebola, if it comes my way, may not kill me. Now I can go out and change my wardrobe with my thinking 'what's the point' reduced by 60%.
ReplyDeleteO, people of the world! When they refused to give us the drug, we wanted to force them , without contributing anything to its existence and production. Now, we are talking about side effects and possible Frankenstein mutation of the virus. If they withdraw it now and someone brings Ebola to the town or city where we live, we will ask for the drug saying that it is better than death. Insatiable , all of us! Free drugs and all, we can not even manufacture toothpick.
ReplyDeleteThis is really a gud news. .. its a strting point to many more things
ReplyDeleteApproval or no approval we can still get it even if we need to smuggle it into Nijaam dat na small thingam who is even waiting for their approval.
ReplyDeleteDz good news help is on d way. Yep!
ReplyDeletedo they have a choice . its better than drinking salt and water ................... shame we cannot even continue with the bitter kola research
ReplyDeleteGiving experimental drugs to people is quite dangerous.....ut has some side reactions....but its all goood...
ReplyDeleteNow that Ebola is settled, let's go back to BH. Nigeria gwuru ike.
ReplyDeleteIt was confirmed that the patients the drug was tested on was responding to treatment...is this effective for a complete cure...
ReplyDeleteDea e a litle hop of getn rid of diz dreaded virus.Ah tnk u lrd.at least we wl excise patient wit hope dat wit tym it wl get solve.but al d xam al of us should b vry careful o.Wit or witout drug d virus e stil vry deadly ooo.
ReplyDeleteZMapp has exhausted the available supply of the drug. It will take 2 months to produce. Meanwhile, everybody can die of Ebola.
ReplyDeleteNigeria Minister of Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu received Nano Silver on 14 August. It should be Nano Silver 10PPM manufacture by American Biotech Labs. This was sent to Nigeria for Ebola patients and to set up clinical trial. As long as Nigerian doctors follow the correct protocol, Nano Silver 10PPM can contain Ebola and can reduce suffering and death. Nano Silver is a nutrient not a drug. Read on.
http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2014/08/questions-on-nano-silver-for-nigerian.html