Federal Government tests plasma from recovered coronavirus patient to treat those infected

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, on Sunday, stated that the Federal Government is working on research, using plasma from the blood of recovered Coronavirus (COVID-19) patients to treat people infected with the virus.

Ehanire said this while answering questions from journalists in Abuja.

The minister, who spoke at a news conference to commemorate the World Blood Donor Day (WBDD), said some research institutes were already working on the new study.

It is believed that persons who suffered COVID-19 and have recovered will have antibody inside their plasma, which can be used to treat others.

It can be used to treat others who are not able to build anti body fast enough or those who are suffering from severe form of the virus.

Yes, our research centres are participating in looking at what advantages and benefits can come out of convalescent plasma.

I have seen this particular research in Lagos; it is part of what will be studied and the result will be published so research is going on it.’’

Speaking on blood donation, he stated that the ministry attached great importance to the celebration of the World Blood Donor Day, globally celebrated on 14 June and has to redesign the activities to mark the day during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

We still have to go ahead and mark the day following the guideline of wearing our face mask and observing physical distancing.

Giving blood is like giving life. Blood is life, you are helping someone to save his life; it should be your joy that you are helping when you donate blood.’’

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