The scientists got critical support from the government and the President Andry Rajoelina openly boasted that his country was ready to export it to the rest of the world.
The body language of scientists the world over was downright contempt with the caveat 'Can anything good come out of Africa?'
The music didn't change as they still touted the efficacy of the drug as the new messiah for those desirous of having a Covid 19 free world.
While a part of me is crying to the high Heavens to emphatize with my African brothers, another - the voice of reason tells me that the 'wonder drug' from our African brother should be made to go through rigorous tests by countries who desire to purchase it.
African nations should use this pandemic to critically look inwards especially as we have the largest collection of herbs in the world.