Where Is The Government On The Use Of Covidex And Its Pricing?

Posted by: Suubi Anne in Uganda news July 5, 2021

Since Covidex was approved by National Drug Authority, the government has not yet come out to regulate its use or pricing. Pharmacies have been selling Covidex at very abnormal prices.

The ministry of health is however very quiet about this. Apparently, at factory price, Covidex is at UgX5000. However, when you go to any pharmacy right now it’s above UgX15000.

The public has been crying out to the government and the ministry of health to clarify this issue.

Unfortunately, these cries have and are still in vain as nothing is being done. Some people have reached the extent of selling this medicine at 50,000 to 70,000 Ugandan shillings. It’s clearly extortion.

Prof. Patrick Ogwang, the founder of this drug says it’s not upon him anymore in regards to pricing but the Ministry of health.

On top of the over-pricing, now the market is flooded with fake Covidex. This is not only terrible to hear but also a danger to the consumers.

The Ministry of Health should work together with the National Drug Authority to curb this vice before it gets to a point if no return. Otherwise, because people are desperate to be fine, they may just use anything availed to them.

Covid-19 is still causing a lot of trouble in the country. Currently, there a new variant, the “Delta variant” that is wrecking havoc in India and many other countries.

However, the good news is that people are turning up for the vaccination in great numbers.

Therefore, as all this is going on, the ministry of health should engage in all the issues around Covidex.

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