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Indian paediatrician and clinical scientist

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 @WHO #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