MANILA, Philippines — Amid debates on whether or not Filipinos should be allowed to take ivermectin, a Philippine ambassador said that India is willing to export the controversial drug to the Philippines, explaining that the ivermectin has been a staple in its COVID-19 treatment since last year.
“Ivermectin has been used here in India since last year. It’s part of the medical kit being given by hospitals,” said Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of India Ramon Bagatsing Jr. in an interview over ABS-CBN’s TeleRadyo.
Bagatsing said ivermectin is one of the medicines several hospitals in India give to treat mild cases of COVID-19 apart from the other essential medicines like …
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