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Madagascar's education minister has been fired over plans to order more than $2m (£1.6m) worth of sweets for schoolchildren.

Rijasoa Andriamanana said pupils would be given three lollipops each to mask the "bitter" aftertaste of an untested herbal remedy for coronavirus.

The plan was called off after objections from Madagascar's president.

President Andry Rajoelina is promoting the herbal tonic Covid-Organics as a coronavirus cure.

Several African countries continue to import Covid-Organics believing it will help combat the virus, but the World Health Organization has warned that no proven cure exists.

Madagascar's National Medical Academy has also cast doubt on the efficacy of the artemisia-based drink, saying it had the potential to damage people's health.

President Rajoelina has dismissed criticism of the tonic, saying it is evidence of the West's condescending attitude towards Africa.

"If it was a European country that had actually discovered this remedy, would there be so much doubt? I don't think so," he told French news channel France 24.

Nearly 1,000 cases of coronavirus have been reported in the country, along with seven virus-related deaths.

Lockdown measures have been in place around the country but President Rajoelina has faced criticism for his response to the outbreak.

Clashes erupted earlier this week in the eastern town of Toamasina, where soldiers have been deployed to ensure compliance with health measures. The unrest was sparked after a street vendor was allegedly beaten by security forces. The officers have denied committing any violence.



source: bbc news

just for only 2millons mtseew chicken change

Lollipop? $2million? Just imagine. I don't even know what to say.

Lolzzzz... Dis Madagascar have turned out to b a scam aftarall

Even their Govt could not fall for the "school lollipop feeding program"..

But in Nigeria our Minister of agriculture imported grass for cows to eat n nothing happened.

Nbote:
Lolzzzz... Dis Madagascar have turned out to b a scam aftarall

I knew they were scam immediately they ask various countries to pay for the herbs, after transporting it for free.

Rijasoa Andriamanana said pupils would be given three lollipops each to mask the "bitter" aftertaste of an untested herbal remedy for coronavirus.

The plan was called off after objections from Madagascar's president.

The woman actually tried citing a good rationale behind her push for the lollipop order at that large amount.

But there are many ways to kill a bird, with each way having a cost-benefit effect in the long run.

Instead of ordering for lollipop for the children, she could have also called for the untested herbal remedy for COVID19 to be manufactured into a child-loving formulation with sweetening agents added, so that the remedy will be sweet and won’t need having to lick lollipops after taking the remedy.

My submission

Ewoooooooo. Lollipop!!!
Is it that African Leaders are cursed? I'm yet to see an African leader doing exceptionally well. Point it out please, if there is

naijastable:
Madagascar's education minister has been fired over plans to order more than $2m (£1.6m) worth of sweets for schoolchildren.

source: bbc news

How much is the lollipop that parents cannot afford to buy for their children

We have her twin in form of a president in Nigeria

He's still using billions to feed school children at home

Africa!
She didn't do her homework well.
She shld have come to Nigeria for month internship program on how to steal convincingly.

Flyingngel:
Africa!
She didn't do her homework well.
She shld have come to Nigeria for month internship program on how to steal convincingly.

Nairalandmonika:
I knew they were scam immediately they ask various countries to pay for the herbs, after transporting it for free.

they gave it out free off charges

SaintBeehot:
they gave it out free off charges

Na lie... They asked countries to pay

Nbote:
Na lie... They asked countries to pay

AU asked them to distribute it free

SaintBeehot:
they gave it out free off charges

Nope, they transported it here for free n later ask us to pay. I think Nigeria was ask to pay 76 million, na small money sha

That place is polluted and overflowing with Indians. I'm sure worse decisions have been made.

I'll give her a pass because she's part black, and probably embezzling money from Indians.

Go back to India.