Madagascar COVID-19 cure rejected for being African – President
He reacted to the criticism his country’s coronavirus cure has been receiving, especially from the western world.
In an interview with France 24 and Radio France International (RFI), Rajoelina said: “If it wasn’t Madagascar, and if it was a European country that had actually discovered this remedy, would there be so much doubt? I don’t think so.”
The World Health Organization (WHO) has repeatedly warned that the COVID-Organics infusion, which Rajoelina has touted as a remedy against the deadly coronavirus, has not been clinically tested.
The drink is derived from Artemisia , a plant with proven anti-malarial properties and other indigenous herbs.
“African scientists should not be underestimated. I think the problem is that (the drink) comes from Africa and they can’t admit that a country like Madagascar has come up with this formula to save the world,” said Rajoelina.
He claimed the infusion cures patients within 10 days.
Already, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Niger, and Tanzania have taken delivery of consignments of the potion, which was launched last month.
Speaking on WHO’s concerns, he said:
“No country or organization will keep us from going forward,” adding, “proof of the tonic’s efficacy was in the healing of our sick”.
Madagascar has officially reported 183 coronavirus infections and 105 recoveries, with no deaths.
“The patients who were cured were cured through the administration of COVID-Organics alone,” the president said.
