Madagascar virus potion scorned because it's from Africa: president eNCA
A worker holds a sample of the CovidOrganics; the plant-based"cure" promoted by Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina as a remedy against the coronavirus disease., charging that the West has a condescending attitude toward traditional African medicine.
"African scientists... should not be underestimated," he told France 24 and Radio France International . "No country or organisation will keep us from going forward," Rajoelina said in response to the WHO's concerns.Madagascar has officially reported 183 coronavirus infections and 105 recoveries, with no deaths.
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