COVID-19: Madagascar Fires Health Minister, Ahmad

Madagascar on Thursday said it had sacked its health minister as part of a government juggling, a move that came a month after he butted heads with the president for seeking outside help for coronavirus.

The Indian Ocean island-nation, saw COVID-19 cases surge in July despite an official campaign to promote a controversial herbal drink touted as a remedy for the virus.

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As hospitals raised concern about lack of beds, Health Minister Ahmad Ahmad wrote a letter in July asking international agencies to send medical equipment.

His appeal sparked anger in President Andry Rajoelina’s administration, which said Ahmad had acted “without consulting” either the government or head of state.

Ahmad’s cabinet exit was revealed on Thursday in the announcement of a new list of ministers following a reshuffle.

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