Covid-19: WHO, worried, asks the Malagasy government to order vaccines
Screening for Covid-19 at the Andohatapenaka medical center in Antananarivo, July 20, 2020. AFP - RIJASOLO
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The World Health Organization (WHO) is asking the Malagasy government to join the Covax initiative, which provides free vaccines against the coronavirus.
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Madagascar has known, for several weeks, a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases in several regions, but despite this, President Rajoelina has continued to
promote his local remedy
, CVO, a herbal product supposed to help the system. immune.
He always said he was "
in the observation phase
" on the vaccine issue.
Joined by RFI, Doctor Charlotte N'Diaye, WHO representative, is worried about the delay taken by Madagascar on the subject
The entire United Nations system is mobilizing to advocate to really implement this vaccination in Madagascar.
[…] I remain optimistic that the decision will be taken in relation to this absolute necessity to vaccinate the Malagasy people who wish it.
Dr Charlotte N'Diaye, WHO representative
Francois Mazet
And on the subject of traditional products touted by the Madagascan president, Charlotte N'Diaye recalls that clinical trials are still underway to determine whether they have curative effects against Covid-19, but that they do not constitute an alternative barrier gestures or vaccination.
Read also: Second wave of Covid-19 in Madagascar: the president speaks on national television
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