Madagascar President, Andry Rajoelina on Monday 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 Organizatio(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.
