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Madagascar: Forest = Pharmacy

Posted 20 January 2007 4:59 GMT 1 · Written by Alice Backer

Categories: Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, Environment, Health

Says Harinjaka (Fr): “Malagasy forests are like medicine cabinets. ^[1] You can find 75% of medicinal plants used in Madagascar. A vital ressource for those who, by and large, live tens of kilometers from the closest clinic.”