Africa: Understanding Lupus, the Disease Treated By Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine

[The Conversation Africa] Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine - until recently two fairly obscure drugs in the minds of the general public - have hit the headlines of late. This followed controversial statements by US president Donald Trump that they could be used to treat COVID-19. The US Food and Drug Administration has subsequently approved the drugs for "compassionate use" in the treatment of the new coronavirus infection.