MANILA, Philippines — AnaKalusugan party-list Rep. Mike Defensor will give Quezon City residents access to Ivermectin, the anti-parasitic drug that some people claim can help prevent or treat COVID-19.
Defensor confirmed to INQUIRER.net on Monday that he will be giving away Ivermectin, prioritizing senior citizens and those who are sickly.
He also announced on Facebook that he will distribute Ivermectin for free to Quezon City residents while COVID-19 vaccines remain unavailable to the general public.
“Sagot ni Cong. Mike Defensor ang IVERMECTIN niyo habang wala pa ang bakuna,” read the Facebook post.
“Uunahin muna ang mga may sakit, ang mga senior citizens habang limitado …
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