rfi, 8 May 2020 - South Africa steps up to help Madagascar test herbal cure for Covid-19

Title:
South Africa steps up to help Madagascar test herbal cure for Covid-19

Author:
Daniel Finnan

Published:
rfi, 8 May 2020

From the article:
"South Africa’s government will assist the authorities in Madagascar to test and analyse an unproven herbal treatment for Covid-19, according to health minister Zweli Mkhize. Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina is promoting a tea infusion based on the artemisia plant, praising its benefits in treating the coronavirus." 

To read this article:
http://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20200508-south-africa-steps-up-to-help-madagascar-test-herbal-cure-for-covid-19

Short Article - Madagascar hands out 'miracle' virus cure as it lifts lockdown

Title:
Madagascar hands out 'miracle' virus cure as it lifts lockdown

Published:
News24, 23 April 2020

From the article:
"Unarmed Madagascar soldiers went door-to-door in the capital Antananarivo, doling out sachets of a local herbal tea touted by President Andry Rajoelina as a powerful remedy against the novel coronavirus."

To read this article:
https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/madagascar-hands-out-miracle-virus-cure-as-it-lifts-lockdown-20200423