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Madagascar launches coronavirus 'cure' as global hunger threatens to peak
By AFP and Reuters | Tuesday, Apr 21st 2020 at 13:24
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The president of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina (pictured) has officially launched a local herbal remedy claimed to prevent and cure the novel coronavirus.



"Tests have been carried out -- two people have now been cured by this treatment," Rajoelina told ministers, diplomats and journalists at the Malagasy Institute of Applied Research (IMRA), which developed the beverage.

"This herbal tea gives results in seven days," he said.

Downing a dose, he said: "I will be the first to drink this today, in front of you, to show you that this product cures and does not kill."

The drink, which has been called Covid-Organics, is derived from artemisia -- a plant with proven efficacy in malaria treatment -- and other indigenous herbs, according to the IMRA.

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But its safety and effectiveness have not been assessed internationally, nor has any data from trials been published in peer-reviewed studies. Mainstream scientists have warned of the potential risk from untested herbal brews.



Rajoelina brushed aside any such reservations and said the concoction would be offered to schoolchildren, as it was his duty was to "protect the Malagasy people"

Covid-Organics will be used as prophylaxis, that is for prevention, but clinical observations have shown a trend towards its effectiveness in curative treatment," said Dr. Charles Andrianjara, IMRA's director-general.

The large Indian Ocean island has so far detected 121 cases and no fatality.

The pandemic has triggered a rush for herbal formulas, lemons and ginger in the belief that they can protect against the virus.

The World Health Organization (WHO), which has people to be vigilant about claimed cures for COVID-19, did not attend the event.



The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), referring to claims for herbal or tea remedies, says: "There is no scientific evidence that any of these alternative remedies can prevent or cure the illness caused by COVID-19. In fact, some of them may not be safe to consume."

Global hunger

Meanwhile, the number of people facing acute food insecurity could nearly double this year to 265 million due to the economic fallout of COVID-19, the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday.

The impact of lost tourism revenues, falling remittances and travel and other restrictions linked to the coronavirus pandemic are expected to leave some 130 million people acutely hungry this year, adding to around 135 million already in that category.

“COVID-19 is potentially catastrophic for millions who are already hanging by a thread,” said Arif Husain, chief economist and director of research, assessment and monitoring at the World Food Programme (WFP).

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Burner said:
Anecdotal evidence, a sample 2 and you call it a potential big discovery?
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Further to the above. It is documented that artemisia A3 has been used for the treatment and management of various ailments mainly viral including cancer and ebola.
Read up on Anamed
 
Penologist said:
Madagascar launches coronavirus 'cure' as global hunger threatens to peak
By AFP and Reuters | Tuesday, Apr 21st 2020 at 13:24
Share this story:



The president of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina (pictured) has officially launched a local herbal remedy claimed to prevent and cure the novel coronavirus.



"Tests have been carried out -- two people have now been cured by this treatment," Rajoelina told ministers, diplomats and journalists at the Malagasy Institute of Applied Research (IMRA), which developed the beverage.

"This herbal tea gives results in seven days," he said.

Downing a dose, he said: "I will be the first to drink this today, in front of you, to show you that this product cures and does not kill."

The drink, which has been called Covid-Organics, is derived from artemisia -- a plant with proven efficacy in malaria treatment -- and other indigenous herbs, according to the IMRA.

READ MORE

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But its safety and effectiveness have not been assessed internationally, nor has any data from trials been published in peer-reviewed studies. Mainstream scientists have warned of the potential risk from untested herbal brews.



Rajoelina brushed aside any such reservations and said the concoction would be offered to schoolchildren, as it was his duty was to "protect the Malagasy people"

Covid-Organics will be used as prophylaxis, that is for prevention, but clinical observations have shown a trend towards its effectiveness in curative treatment," said Dr. Charles Andrianjara, IMRA's director-general.

The large Indian Ocean island has so far detected 121 cases and no fatality.

The pandemic has triggered a rush for herbal formulas, lemons and ginger in the belief that they can protect against the virus.

The World Health Organization (WHO), which has people to be vigilant about claimed cures for COVID-19, did not attend the event.



The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), referring to claims for herbal or tea remedies, says: "There is no scientific evidence that any of these alternative remedies can prevent or cure the illness caused by COVID-19. In fact, some of them may not be safe to consume."

Global hunger

Meanwhile, the number of people facing acute food insecurity could nearly double this year to 265 million due to the economic fallout of COVID-19, the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday.

The impact of lost tourism revenues, falling remittances and travel and other restrictions linked to the coronavirus pandemic are expected to leave some 130 million people acutely hungry this year, adding to around 135 million already in that category.

“COVID-19 is potentially catastrophic for millions who are already hanging by a thread,” said Arif Husain, chief economist and director of research, assessment and monitoring at the World Food Programme (WFP).

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@KandaYaUngem kuna button pahali ya 'edit'...your story has been lost in the background noise...
 
mZENDE said:
'Potential' is the word I used.
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mZENDE said:
Further to the above. It is documented that artemisia A3 has been used for the treatment and management of various ailments mainly viral including cancer and ebola.
Read up on Anamed
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Potential is the wrong word to use because its potential for this particular disease (covid) is unproven. Like i said, there is no evidence of its usefulness other than anecdotal evidence of which you can be sure is accurate. And even if it is accurate, the sample is too low to even be of any use.

The use of the drug on other ailments has no bearing. The fact that it can be used as treatment in other areas does not automatically and necessarily A potential treatment if you do not have the science to back it up.
E.g my brother and i could have H. Pylori and have the flu at the same time. We both take the kits for 7 days at the end we are both fine.
If i come to tell you that i the kits for h. Pylori are a potential cure for the flu are you going to take me seriously?
 
@Burner I agree with u seeing where you come from scientifically.
In the 80s I was diagnosed with stomach ulcers. The prescribed meds that I took kept on increasing in dosage and they didn't seem to be effective. I visited several doctors in different towns in vain. To cut the story short, someone from shags proposed that we visit daktari wa kienyeji.
I was given 2 bottles treetop(for those who know) of liquid concoction and some black powder to lick. In 2 weeks I forgot all about ulcers and went on to eat whatever I wanted. Mind you, conventional meds did not work for close to a decade.
Several people had been and continued to be treated by the kienyeji. However scientifically, as you say, there is no studies or proof of their efficacies by western standards(going by ur argument).
Am not in the medical field, but I know quite a it on preventive Healthcare from our elders kienyeji style.
In the wake of covid, no cure is scientifically proven. And until one is found mind u this is a flu, I wouldnt dismiss @Penologist s article.

Artemisinin is the active ingredient in artemisia. Much research has gone into its effectiveness in viral inhibition. I even have this shrub in my garden. You may not have heard of it because it is not politically correct in the pharma field.
If interested, visit Anamed.org rajoelina may be vindicated.
 
Anything beyond one's scope of imagination or knowledge would be termed as crazy.
That is quite understandable.
 
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