Who is Stella Emmanuel? Many are asking the same questions as allegations of medical malpractice have surfaced after at least one patient has reportedly died while under her care. 

Based in Houston, Texas, Dr. Emmanuel has made multiple claims that she found the cure for those infected with the novel and deadly Coronavirus: Hydroxychloroquine. Still, these are empty claims with no scientific backing or proof. All related information promoting her claims has now been entirely removed from social media, as it only adds to the confusion about the future of COVID-19. 

With misleading information saturating today’s media, it’s important for Americans to be wary of the truth regarding the virus. It’s easy to latch onto ideas that someone could potentially provide a cure, but currently, there is no known cure or treatment. 

Stella Emmanuel Claims to Have a Cure

Over 350 patients have been prescribed Hydroxychloroquine, which is actually an anti-malaria medicine. While none of the patients have died from taking the medication, there is no evidence that it benefits those infected with the Coronavirus. In fact, the World Health Organization has stopped all research on the drug, as it has proved ineffective as a cure. 

The Texas Doctor was sued for medical malpractice after a patient died in her care.  Imagine if more cases like this were to be prompted from Trump’s support of her Hydroxychloroquine claim. This could lead to attorney offices like LawTX being filled with families of ‘victims,’ looking to file against all parties involved with the Coronavirus cure claims.

Though this case has nothing to do with COVID-19, it does raise a concern about her integrity as a practitioner. This malpractice lawsuit may not be the only that will be filed against Emmanuel and other doctors who claim to have cures for the virus. Attorneys have been in high demand as Americans seek to navigate the confusing medical system.

A Christan Preacher & “Deliverance Minister”

On top of being a medical practitioner, Emmanuel is also a Christian preacher who claims to specialize in delivering individuals from their troubles and trials. Her Twitter account has over 150 thousand followers. She has been known to promote conspiracies regarding public health.

She has openly shared her view on demons and witches, saying that they have great power over people and their conditions on earth. These claims made by the doctor only add to the skepticism over her medical practice, though it may add to her popularity with some conservative Christians.

Donald Trump’s Misleading Support

President Trump has been known to provide the public with conflicting information as the pandemic has shifted and developed. Now, he has been on record stating that he supports the efforts that doctors like Stella Emmanuel are doing to cure the virus. Though he says he does not know her personally, he continues to support her voice in the media. 

This is not the first time Trump has supported false information, which leads to confused and frustrated citizens. Recently, Facebook and Twitter removed one of Trump’s tweets where he stated the children are ‘practically immune’ to the virus. Now, many are wrestling with claims that doctors make about having a cure for the virus available. 

Social media sites are doing what they can to shut down the spread of misinformation, though filtering through the millions of posts that go out each day is nearly impossible. 

The Promotion of Fake COVID Cures & False Information

Many have attempted to provide cures and treatments for the Coronavirus. In fact, the FDA released information that they are sending “warning letters to firms for selling fraudulent products (news here) with claims to prevent, treat, mitigate, diagnose, or cure Coronavirus Disease 2019.” As of now, there are no drugs or treatments that have been approved by the FDA, so Americans should be wary of any proposed treatment for the coronavirus. 

While false information is everywhere in the media these days, individuals can exercise caution by following the new developments from trusted, fact-based sources.

It’s also a surprise, Trump’s chosen to support this doctor over his former White House physician and pick to head Department of Veteran affairs.  Ronny Jackon,  retired navy admiral, just on  a GOP nomination in text last month.  His resume seems to be much more deserving of such praise.