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Africa-Press<\/a> – Uganda<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>HIV and malaria drug manufacturer, Cipla Quality Chemical, has donated Covid-19 pain relief drugs to help patients battling Corona virus related symptoms.<\/p>\n

The Cipladon branded drug is a product of Cipla that helps in relieving Covid-19-related effects such as body aches and pains, which are some of the major symptoms of Covid-19.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the handover of the drugs, Mr Nevin Bradford, the Cipla chief executive officer, said the surge in Covid-19 cases has necessitated a number of medical innovations, necessitating Cipla, among others to launch an effervescent paracetamol tablet \u2013 Cipladon – which helps to relieve pain twice as fast as ordinary paracetamol tablets.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are cognizant of the fact that Covid-19 cases have increased tremendously in the past couple of months and it has impacted negatively on the health of Ugandans and the economy at large. That is why Cipla is trying to help by providing the necessary medication to Ugandans,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The drugs, which included a total of 5,000 doses of Cipladon, was mainly donated to faith-based medical facilities, among which included St Francis Hospital Nagalama, Mengo Hospital and Rubaga Hospital.<\/p>\n

The donation, Mr Nevin said, is expected to continue with the target of reaching at least 25,000 patients.<\/p>\n

Cipla is one of Uganda\u2019s largest drug makers, specialising in HIV and malarial drugs, much of which is exported while the rest is consumed locally.<\/p>\n

The pharmaceutical company operates a World Health Organization certified facility that manufactures a range of WHO pre-qualified medicines including ARVs for the treatment of HIV\/AIDS and Artemisinin-based combination therapy for the treatment of malaria.<\/p>\n

Mr Nevin noted that they have put focus on ensuring access to quality, affordable medication as part of a strategy and commitment that speaks to \u201ccaring for life\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe see a future where good health is expected, not for the few, but for the many. And we want to help make a difference during this pandemic in whichever way possible, starting by helping to relieve pain which can be a symptom of Covid-19,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Uganda. HIV and malaria drug manufacturer, Cipla Quality Chemical, has donated Covid-19 pain relief drugs to help patients battling Corona virus related symptoms. The Cipladon branded drug is a product of Cipla that helps in relieving Covid-19-related effects such as body aches and pains, which are some of the major symptoms of Covid-19. 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