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Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Douala Archdiocese recognised by Paul Biya. Credit: NECC

Archbishop in Cameroon Known for the Practice of Herbalism Receives State Recognition

Nov 23, 2023

A Catholic Archbishop in Cameroon known for the practice of herbalism has been recognised by the President of the Central African nation.

Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Douala Archdiocese, who has practiced herbalism over the years, is receiving public attention with regard to his administering of herbal medicine to COVID-19 patients.

Why a Cameroonian Prelate is Receiving Unprecedented Public Attention over COVID-19

Apr 29, 2020

A Cameroonian Archbishop known for his practice of herbalism is receiving unprecedented public attention in his country, including being sought after by mainstream media in the Central African nation over COVID-19 intervention. Here is why.

Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Douala, who has practiced herbalism over the years says medicinal plants can be tried as a possible cure of the coronavirus.

“Traditional medicine can fight Coronavirus,” Cameroonian Prelate, Herbalist, Says

Apr 4, 2020

As governments across the globe battle to contain the spread of COVID-19 with medical researchers working around the clock to find a cure, a Cameroonian Catholic Archbishop who has practiced herbalism over the years has said that medicinal plants can be tried as a possible cure of the coronavirus.

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