The health ministry has recently released an emphatic warning regarding the use of plasma therapy for the treatment of coronavirus. The use of plasma therapy has been prohibited as it is still in the experimental stage. The article below discusses the reasons for such prohibitions laid down by the ministry.
The health ministry has waved a red flag against the use of plasma therapy for the treatment of COVID-19. The announcement released by the ministry stated that “plasma therapy has not been approved for the treatment of coronavirus and the treatment should be used only for research and trial purposes unless there is robust scientific evidence to support its efficacy.” The warning came as a surprise, as some private hospitals have already used plasma or immune therapy on compassionate grounds for patients needing enhanced respiratory support. The health authorities and regulatory…
