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Traditional Chinese medicine being studied as cure for coronavirus – DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) announced that experts are currently studying the potential benefits of traditional Chinese medicine as a treatment for COVID-19.
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III mentioned that the study is ongoing to determine the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine against the virus.
Three members of the visiting Chinese medical team specialize in traditional Chinese medicine, complementing the four specialists in Critical Care Medicine.
The expertise of the critical care specialists is expected to greatly assist in managing severe and critical COVID-19 cases in the Philippines.
As of Tuesday, the Philippines had 3,764 COVID-19 cases, with 39 in severe condition and 23 in critical condition.
Duque expressed hope that the Chinese medical team's experience in combating COVID-19 in their country will lead to valuable suggestions.
The Philippines is also participating in the World Health Organization's solidarity trial to find a cure for the respiratory illness.
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A 12-man team of Chinese doctors and experts arrived in the Philippines on Sunday, April 5, to aid in the country's response to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
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The Department of Health (DOH) is in talks with the Chinese embassy to bring in medical experts from China to assist the Philippines in combating COVID-19.
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Presidential Communications Operations Secretary Martin Andanar expressed gratitude to China for sending a team of 12 medical experts and officials, along with substantial medical supplies and equipment, to aid the Philippines in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Health Secretary Francisco Duque III stated that easing the country's quarantine measures is not yet possible due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation.
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