The National Health Research Ethics Committee, Nigeria, has approved the use of an experimental Ebola drug, Zmapp, for treatment of patients infected with the virus.The committee, which composed research scientists, is a national body under the Federal Ministry of Health.
The endorsement is contained in a statement issued to newsmen by Prof.Clement Adebamowo,Chairman of the committeeon Wednesdayin Abuja. Continue…
The decision by the committee is coming on the heels ofTuesday'sapproval by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on the use of Zmapp for treatment of Ebola patients.
"It is ethical to use these treatments in the current situation without first submitting an application to National, State or Institutional Health Research Ethics Committee for prior review and approval.
"In addition, the Committee waives the current requirement that international shipment of any biological samples out of Nigeria should be preceded by the establishment of a Materials Transfer Agreement.
"This waiver is to promote rapid international response to this global emergency,'' the statement said.
In the statement, the Nigerian National Code for Health Research Ethics emphasised that all innovative and non-validated treatments should be carefully and adequately documented.
According to the statement, the documentation can form the basis for clinical trials of the efficacy and side effects of the treatment according to established scientific principles.
In the statement, the ethics committee enjoined all agencies, development partners and research scientists to follow the guideline for the rapid resolution of the current emergency.
"The guideline will contribute to preparedness in case of future occurrences and contribution to scientific knowledge.
"It must be noted that all Phase O and Phase I Clinical Trials that may subsequently be designed for treatment of this infection can be approved only by the National Health Research Ethics Committee,'' it said.
Source: NAN
Nigeria approves use of experimental drug, Zmapp, on Ebola patients
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PRAYER IS CONDITIONAL BY STEVE FINNELL
There are times when men pray and their prayers are not granted; why not? Because prayer is conditional.
1 John 5:14 This is confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
Our petitions to God must be according to His will. PRAYER IS CONDITIONAL.
John 15:7 If you abide in Me, and My word abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
Jesus said staying faithful to Him is a factor in having prayers granted. PRAYER IS CONDITIONAL.
Mark 11:25-26 Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions. 26 [But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your transgressions."]
Failing to forgive others can be an impediment to having your prayer requests granted. PRAYER IS CONDITIONAL.
Proverbs 15:29 The Lord is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayers of the righteous.
Clothing yourself with the righteousness of Jesus and living a Christians lifestyle is necessary for God to acknowledge your prayers. PRAYER IS CONDITIONAL.
James 4:3 You ask and do not receive , because you ask with the wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures.
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1 Peter 3:7 You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.
Men's prayers being answered are contingent upon the attitude and treatment of their wives. PRAYER IS CONDITIONAL.
James 1:5-7 But if any man lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given him. 6 But he must ask in faith without doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord,
Answered prayers are contingent on our faith. PRAYERS ARE CONDITIONAL.
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