Madagascar on Sunday reported the first death of a patient suffering from novel coronavirus nearly two months after it was first detected in the country, official statistics showed.
The Indian ocean island which has reported 304 cases has hit the headlines over a home-grown herbal concoction that President Andry Rajoelina claims can cure people infected with the virus.
Several African countries have ordered or expressed interest in the purported remedy, which is known as Covid-Organics..
Recently President Andry Rajoelina criticized the World Health Organization for its stance on the Covid-Organics herbal remedy. He alleged that WHO is reluctant to accept the remedy mainly because its from Africa which shows their true view for Africa as a continent.