Madagascar on Sunday reported the first death of a patient suffering from novel coronavirus nearly two months after it was first detected in the country, official statistics showed.
The Indian ocean island which has reported 304 cases has hit the headlines over a home-grown herbal concoction that President Andry Rajoelina claims can cure people infected with the virus.
Several African countries have ordered or expressed interest in the purported remedy, which is known as COVID-Organics.
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The tonic drink is derived from artemisia — a plant with proven efficacy in malaria treatment — and other indigenous herbs.
But the World Health Organization has warned against “adopting a product that has not been taken through tests to see its efficacy”.
OPINION:
The World Powers and The WHO don’t want a solution to come from Africa.. It will be a slap on the face to them. They will never agree to African Remedies no matter how Authentic.
David, Nigeria.
Despite the death Madagascar has thought Africa a lesson..( Belive in yourselves )
Ken Kenya.
Black People must discover our home grown medicines. We have all the herbs in the world in Africa. Let us be proud of our heritage please.
Seswale, South Africa.
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