Manto Tshabalala-Msimang
Manto Tshabalala-Msimang was a South African politician and physician who served as the Minister of Health from 1999 to 2008. She is best known for her controversial stance on HIV/AIDS during a time when the epidemic was devastating the country. Tshabalala-Msimang advocated for alternative treatments and natural remedies, such as garlic, beetroot, and lemon, rather than promoting antiretroviral therapies. Her policies were widely criticized and are often linked to exacerbating the HIV/AIDS crisis in South Africa, as they reflected a denial of established scientific consensus on the disease. Her legacy remains a contentious topic in discussions about public health and science in Africa.
Born on Oct 09, 1940 (85 years old)
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South Africa:
Manto Tshabalala-Msimang was the health minister who opposed the use of zidovudine for HIV treatment.
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South Africa:
Manto Tshabalala-Msimang was the former health minister of South Africa, known for her controversial views on HIV/AIDS.
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South Africa:
Unlike his predecessor, Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, who denied the link between HIV and Aids and propagated false cures such as beetroot and garlic.
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New Zealand:
Tshabalala-Msimang recommended healthy eating to ward off sickness.
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United States:
Manto Tshabalala-Msimang was the health minister who recommended alternative remedies instead of antiretroviral therapy.
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