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Tuesday, February 20, 2007

The Gambian AIDS Cure

posted by on February 20 at 9:39 AM

Courtesy of the country’s president, who advises potions and herbs:

The United Nations has warned of dangerous consequences after the leader of a tiny West African country declared he can cure Aids.

The President of The Gambia says his herbal remedy can kill HIV in his patients’ blood.

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1

Yay Africa!

Posted by Will | February 20, 2007 10:31 AM
2

Yes, but where is the LOVE in his approach? That's what we all really want to know, Eli.

Posted by tsm | February 20, 2007 10:31 AM
3

Well there's really only one way to test this cure- the president of Gambia should hold a press conference and publicly infect himself with HIV. It's really the only way for him to prove the cure isn't snake oil.

And yet, somehow I don't see that happening...

Posted by Colin | February 20, 2007 10:54 AM
4

Finally, someone has come up with a solution to AIDS that Thabo Mbeke will embrace.

Posted by Gitai | February 20, 2007 1:32 PM

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