Dubbed “Miracle Drink’’, Madagascar has launched a drink that it brands as a cure and prevention of coronavirus infection.
At the launch of the product on Monday in Antananarivo, President Andry Rajoelina, drank a bottle of the drink called “Covid Organics” or CVO.
The country’s Institut Malgache de Recherches Appliquées (IMRA) produced the drink from the local plant — Artemisia annua or sweet wormwood.
It is a green leafy plant that emits a striking odor and is also used for malaria.
Rajoelina said the drink is effective against the virus as it strengthens the body’s immune system.
In a tweet, he said the drink will be distributed free of charge to the most vulnerable compatriots and sold at very low prices to others.
“All profits will be donated to IMRA to fund scientific research. Let us believe in our ability to cope and move forward.”
IMRA has developed more than 50 products by combining traditional medicine and modern sciences since it was founded.
Report said Madagascar has recorded only 121 novel coronavirus cases with no deaths as of Monday afternoon.
As early as March 20, the country had declared a national emergency after the first confirmed case.
Under the emergency, major cities such as Antananarivo, Fianarantsoa and Toamasina were locked down.
Meanwhile, Rajoelina has ordered ease of restrictions in the major cities.
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