If you live in a western country, prior to the pandemic you probably hadn’t heard of the medicine ivermectin. It’s mainly a livestock dewormer in these nations, but with some very important uses as a human medication elsewhere. It’s a very effective treatment for a number of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). These are a group

Comment: Ivermectin misuse against COVID risks undermining use for other diseases
It can treat worm-based infections in poorer nations but its misuse is prompting unwarranted hesitation