The College of Primary Care Physicians of Zimbabwe has approached government seeking permission to use Ivermectin and Nanosilver as treatment for covid-19.
In a letter to the ministry of health and child care, the doctors said the two drugs were safe for patients.
Experts say the two drugs have potential antiviral properties and anti-inflammatory properties.
“Since august 2020 we have adopted the use of both Ivermectin and Nano silver solution and have found this combination to be a game changer in terms of the management of our patients,” the doctors said.
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Child Care Robert Mudyiradima said, “If the drug is to be used, then it will be on a trial basis, because there is no evidence yet that it is effective”.
The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe has previously warned against the use of Ivermectin.
Researchers at Oxford University are planning trial Ivermectin, while in South Africa doctors have launched an urgent application to use the drug as treatment.