9. Ali Ittiram

Ali Ittiram is one of Timbuktu’s herbal doctors. I ask him about the properties of local plants.
I have seen him treat malaria with herbs several times, it works in an amazing way, but he doesn’t want to reveal his secret. He prefers to sell the remedy on his own.
It is truly unfortunate because millions of children die from this disease every year.
I said to him: “Wecould  put the formula of your medicine on the internet so we will save many lives, and you will become the reference point for all those who fight against malaria”.
But there nothing to do, he doesn’t want to teach his art to anyone, except for his family.
I am very disappointed but I understand my friend, as for the people of Timbuktu every day is a struggle to find the few pennies to buy daily food.