Ivermectin is a Nobel Prize-winning drug that revolutionized the treatment of parasitic diseases like river blindness and hookworm, saving millions of lives — yet it became a polarizing symbol during the COVID-19 pandemic due to widespread misinformation, despite no scientific evidence su
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