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COVID-19: Nigeria Receives tonnes of Hydroxychloroquine From India

Nigeria has taken delivery of seven tonnes of hydroxychloroquine from India.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha disclosed this at Thursday’s briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF).

Mustapha thanked  India for the donation, as well as other countries helping Nigeria fight COVID-19.

“The PTF wishes to thank friendly nations and corporate organisations for their continuing support through the donation of medicines and equipment,” he said.

Also Read: Lagos COVID-19 Toll Hits 14,009 As Nigeria Records 604 New Cases

“In this regard, we thank India for the donation of 7-tons of hydroxychloroquine for treatment of patients,” assuring that “the resources will be judiciously utilized.”

There are currently over 38,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nigeria.

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