As the title says. It seems as though our government (in South Africa) is losing their minds banning something which may have a chance of a positive outcome for patients affected by Covid.

SAHPRA are apparently reviewing their position but our government agencies have a fantastic talent for dragging their feet when the clock is ticking.

Here are some sources:

SAHPRA official position (banned but awaiting applications for clinical trials - let's expedite this!) - https://www.sahpra.org.za/news-and-updates/sahpras-guidance-on-the-use-of-ivermectin-in-the-prophylaxis-or-treatment-of-covid-19/

Government police resources being used to raid a hospital allegedly dispensing Ivermectin - https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.timeslive.co.za/amp/news/south-africa/2021-01-07-cops-raid-durban-private-hospital-looking-for-banned-covid-drug-ivermectin/

Man arrested for possession of 2000+ Ivermectin pills upon arrival to Durban, South Africa - https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/suspect-arrested-illegal-possession-ivermectin

South African healthcare workers advocating for the use of Ivermectin - https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/sa-healthcare-workers-advocate-use-of-ivermectin-for-covid-19-treatment/

Ivermectin wonder drug isolated from Japanese soil in the 70's, the human use perspective: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3043740/