DOH alerts public against using Fabunan Anti-viral Injection

The Department of Health (DOH) has warned the public against the use of Fabunan Anti-viral Injection as treatment for Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

According to DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, the said medicine is not registered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is required to pass clinical trials.

Usec. Vergeire has also added that whoever uses medicines without FDA approval may be liable in accordance with the law. The DOH has initially stated that there is still no vaccine or medicine discovered for COVID-19. – Mark Fetalco

Popular

PBBM hails Army’s enduring legacy of service to the nation, fellow Filipinos

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet “I encourage the Army to exemplify integrity, discipline, professionalism—as these are the bedrocks of your institution.” As the country continues to grapple...

PBBM appoints Frasco as adviser on sustainable communities

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Building upon her 4-year tenure as the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) top official, former DOT Secretary Christina Frasco steps into a...

PBBM: Oil excise tax suspension to depend on oil trends

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said the possible suspension of excise tax on oil products...

PBBM seeks collab with women legislators to promote gender equality

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday sought closer cooperation with female lawmakers to advance women’s rights...