The World Health Organization (WHO) is asking the Malagasy government to join the Covax initiative, which provides free coronavirus vaccines.
Madagascar has seen a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases in several regions for several weeks, but despite this, President Rajoelina has continued to highlight your local remedy, CVO, an herbal product believed to help the immune system. He always said he was “in the observation phase” regarding the vaccine issue.
Attended by RFI, Dr. Charlotte N’Diaye, WHO representative, is concerned about the delay Madagascar has taken on the subject
The entire UN system is mobilizing to advocate for this vaccination in Madagascar. […] I remain optimistic that the decision will be taken in relation to this absolute necessity of vaccinating the Malagasy people who want it.
Dr Charlotte N’Diaye, WHO Representative
And as for traditional products proclaimed by the President of Madagascar, Charlotte N’Diaye recalls that clinical trials are still ongoing to determine whether they have healing effects against Covid-19, but that they do not constitute an alternative barrier movement. or vaccination.
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