The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Madagascar must
scientifically test its herbal remedy for coronavirus.
DPA reports that WHO Africa Director, Matshidiso Moeti
stated this on Thursday.
“We have offered to support the design of a study to look
into this product,” Moeti said.
Moeti disclosed that WHO officials had met with the
Madagascan leadership to discuss under which conditions such a study could take
place.
The body said it was determined to test the efficacy of the
product.
“We are not discouraging the product but we would like for
it to be tried out. So when we are (making it broadly available), it’s based on
some evidence,” Matshidiso said.
Madagascar’s medication called “COVID Organics” was prepared
by the Malagasy Institute for Applied Research.
It is made out of artemisia, a plant cultivated on the
Indian Ocean island.
President Andry Rajoelina announced that the remedy already
cured some Madagascans of COVID-19.
“This plant strengthens immunity and protects against numerous
viruses and fever and especially lung diseases,” Rajoelina said.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian government is in the process of
taking delivery of the herbal concoction.
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