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“In the event that unused interferon must be exposed to expiration from April 2022, it will result in wasteful and wasteful spending.”
In March, the health department issued a short report on interferon in relation to Covid-19, in which, in short, it stated that there was no evidence to support the drug’s inclusion in the treatment guidelines for Covid-19 in South Africa. until further evaluations were conducted or reported.
It is unclear at this stage whether such trials have been accepted, as the Sunday Times awaits comments from the department and the military. This story will be updated if any comments arrive.
There is no evidence that interferon, or any other drug, works to treat Covid-19. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is no vaccine or specific antiviral drug to prevent or treat Covid-19.
According to the Bhekisisa Center for Health Journalism, in South Africa, all drugs must be approved for use in the country by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). This also applies during a state of disaster. If a drug is not approved by SAHPRA, that decision is final and not even the minister of health can override it.
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