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Supplies are running out.

All over the world, new shortages get reported daily — from medical masks to groceries.

And now it's medications.

South Africa's doctors have been overprescribing this drug for COVID-19 — without any proof that it works.

Once an outdated malaria treatment, it has been revived during this pandemic.

So much so that some pharmacies have even run out completely.

But is there enough evidence to back it up?

We give you the full breakdown here.

Stay safe,

Aisha Abdool Karim
Health Journalist
@a_abdoolkarim
We are proud to bring you trustworthy #CoronavirusInSouthAfrica coverage. Help us keep it free by making a small donation HERE.
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Scared and left without protection, their days are spent risking their lives for others. Learn more about pandemic politics from our Joan Van Dyk.
 
WHAT WE DID THIS WEEK
Our Laura Lopez Gonzalez joined Cape Talk's Refilwe Moloto to talk about exciting developments in South Africa's quest to scale up testing for the new coronavirus. Missed the interview? Listen to the podcast here
 
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Sindi Mazibuko from the South African National Defence Force in Johannesburg, South Africa
Benon Oluka from the Global Investigative Journalism Network in Kampala, Uganda
Martin Plaut from Camden, United Kingdom
Jan Prins from Pharmed Group in Johannesburg, South Africa

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