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.
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. (NAN)


http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/08/nigeria-approves-use-experimental-ebola-drug/

Hmm FTC

Hmm FTC

You de approve wetin you nor get? These people shaa

bigtt76: You de approve wetin you nor get? These people shaa

i guess it faith...

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