Soumya Swaminathan Quotes (1959-)

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About Soumya Swaminathan

Soumya Swaminathan Yadav (born 2 May 1959) is an Indian pediatrician and clinical scientist known for her research on tuberculosis and HIV. Since March 2019, Swaminathan has served as the Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO). Previously, from October 2017 to March 2019, she was the Deputy Director General of Programmes (DDP) at the World Health Organization.

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“Latest update to*HO #COVID19 treatment guidelines on ivermectin. Only to be used in clinical trials, evidence for benefit is inconclusive”
“Safety and efficacy are important when using any drug for a new indication. WHO recommends against use of 'ivermectin' for COVID-19 except within clinical trials”

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10 June 2021 on Soumya Swaminathan

“your misleading tweet on May 10, 2021, against the use of Ivermectin had the effect of the State of Tamil Nadu withdrawing Ivermectin from the protocol on May 11, 2021, just a day after the Tamil Nadu government had indicated the same for the treatment of COVID-19 patients”

About Soumya Swaminathan

Soumya Swaminathan Yadav (born 2 May 1959) is an Indian pediatrician and clinical scientist known for her research on tuberculosis and HIV. Since March 2019, Swaminathan has served as the Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO). Previously, from October 2017 to March 2019, she was the Deputy Director General of Programmes (DDP) at the World Health Organization.