Tag: Madagascar

COVID-19: Madagascar Loses 2 Lawmakers

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President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar has announced the deaths of 2 of the island nation’s lawmakers. Both lawmakers have died of Coronavirus He said one member of the Senate and one deputy had died after getting infected with COVID-19. Madagascar has been at the forefront of championing a cure for the deadly virus in the African continent. Nigeria has also received a shipment of Madagascar’s COVID-Organics herbal cure. The potential benefits of COVID-Organics, a tonic derived from artemisia; a plant with proven efficacy in malaria treatment and other indigenous herbs,…

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Madagascar Re-Impose Lockdown In City

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In an effort to curb the surge in cases of COVID-19, the Madagascar government has reimposed a lockdown in its central region, which includes its capital Antananarivo. Schools and universities in the city have been closed while nonessential travel within the region is prohibited until July 20. Churches will also be shut, and public gatherings of more than 50 people is now prohibited according to the government. The government said troops have been deployed to affected districts to ensure residents comply with containment measures, including a curfew in the capital…

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Findings Show That Madagascar’s COVID-19 Remedy Mostly Contain Anti-Malaria Components

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According to the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, findings from the analysis of Madagascar’s COVID Organics shows that it largely contains anti-malaria components. The COVID Organics is a herbal mixture developed by the Malagasy Institute of Applied Research and reportedly used in treating COVID-19 patients in Madagascar. President Muhammadu Buhari, on May 16, received some of the herbal mixture from the Madagascar government but insisted he will await research outcomes before proceeding with the administration of the new medicine on Nigerians. Since its launch in April, the use of the…

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Madagascar Records First Coronavirus Related Death

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Madagascar recorded its first coronavirus death, two months after its index case.   The national COVID-19 taskforce revealed this on Sunday, according to Reuters.   The taskforce spokeswoman, Hanta Vololontiana, was quoted to have said in a televised statement that the man had died on Saturday night.   “A man died from COVID-19 in Madagascar … he is 57 years old and a member of the medical staff,” she said.   The 57 year old man becomes the the first casualty of the island in the east coast of Africa. The man…

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Nigeria Owes Madagascar €170k For Taking Delivery Of Herbal Medicine Despite Possible Alternative Remedies In Nigeria

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ADEWALE ADETOYESE Madagascar sends 170,000 Euros’ invoice to Nigeria, demands payment for COVID-19 herbal drug. The Republic of Madagascar has asked Nigeria to pay 170,000 Euros for the quantity of its COVID-19 cure drugs sent to the Federal Government, it was learnt at the weekend.   The quantity of the consignment sent to Nigeria through Guinea Bissau could not be ascertained yesterday. Our correspondent S’Teller had reported that Guinea Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja on Saturday, brought the drugs…

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President Buhari Said “I Would Listen To Science ” As He Received The Madagascar Herb From The Visiting President Of Guinea Bussau

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-ADEWALE ADETOYESE   PRESIDENT BUHARI RECEIVES MADAGASCAN COVID-19 HERBAL “DRUG” FROM GUINEA BISSAU’S PRESIDENT EMBALO, SAYS “I WILL LISTEN TO SCIENCE.” -PMB President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday at the State House, Abuja, received the Madagascan native formulation against the Covid-19 pandemic, and reiterated that he will listen to science before allowing traditional or any new medicines to be administered on Nigerians.   At an audience meeting with President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea Bissau who brought along with him the samples of the traditional medicine as shared to African nations by…

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WHO Meets African Traditional Medicine Experts

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COVID-19 : WHO Meets African Traditional Medicine Experts.   The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday, the 12th of May revealed that there was a meeting with 70 traditional medicine experts in a proposition to find a cure for the COVID-19 pandemic.   This was publicized via its official Twitter handle @WHOAFRO.   The health organisation explained a consensus was attained with the herbal medicine experts on clinical trials of their remedies.   @WHOAFRO tweeted; “70 traditional medicine experts from countries across #Africa held a virtual meeting with @WHO on…

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Madagascar Treatment To Be Subjected To Regulatory Test Before Usage In Nigeria

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-YOMMY AYILARA.   Madagascar Cure Will Be Subjected To Regulatory Process Before Use In Nigeria – PTF   The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force, Sani Aliyu on Tuesday, the 12th of Madagascar, 2020 announced that Madagascar herbal remedy for COVID-19 will be subjected to the normal regulatory processes before it will be administered for use in Nigeria.   Aliyu announced that following the directive by the President, the herbal treatment is being transported by air to Nigeria.   He revealed that it will be subjected to stringent regulatory…

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African Union In Talks With Madagascar To Prove The Efficacy Of Herbal Remedy

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The African Union is currently in talks with the Republic of Madagascar over the safety and efficacy of a herbal remedy recently announced by the country for the prevention and treatment of COVID.     This development was made known by the AU in a statement published on its website.   The continental organisation said its Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention would review the potency of the herbal remedy once Madagascar provides the required information in relation to the remedy.   The statement is as follows; “The AU…

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US Funds Madagascar’s Plant Based Herbal Remedy For The Cure Of COVID-19

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The lastest controversial ‘cure’ to the COVID-19 pandemic came from Madagascar, Covid-Organics is a herbal remedy made from local plants that are also used to cure malaria. Last week WHO (World Health Organization) said there is no proof that the remedy works while the Presidency claims it has been tested and have cured people. WHO says the only hope is in a vaccine, but the Madagascar said they will not wait for a vaccine and the president has  for the remedy to be used for both cure and prevention. While…

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