The leading article in the daily observer August 2nd 2007

Bravo President Jammeh

The recent discharge of 35 former HIV/Aids
patents, who were fully cured by President Yahya Jammeh, after undergoing his
herbal treatment is a feat for which the President should be congratulated, as
well as for his untiring effort in the treatment of various diseases.

This Breakthrough has again proved to be the
whole world that there is no disease that cannot be cured. The landmark achievement,
which heralds a new epoch in the medical sciences, and has been repeatedly
attested to by the cured patients, medical practitioners and academics,
vindicates the Gambian leader, and places him in the annals of world history as
one of the greatest men who ever lived. Like Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Bell
and many other illustrious people who have contributed to the development and
progress of the world, President Jammeh has given to humanity, a gift for which
he shall be remembered by generations to come. Indeed, if there was any justice
in the world, the President would have been handed the Nobel Peace prize on a
silver platter. His achievement surely eclipses that of those mentioned above
and of many others who have been given this prize. Consequently, we ask: why
the hypocrisy?

It is a common fact that there are some
diseases that cannot be cured by scientists or medical doctors. Even in cases
where they can be treated, there is no reason why we should refrain from
seeking herbal treatment or concoctions, as they are just as good if not
better. It is a fact, for instance, that malaria can be treated with modern
drugs but many still use local herbs to treat it, one main advantage of the
latter being the relatively low risk of side effects. Therefore, the
President’s wise move to cure HIV/Aids by using herbal means is a laudable
thing and one for which he certainly deserves all the commendations we can give
him.

We are all aware that President Jammeh’s
resolve to save humanity has attracted swelling diatribe in some international
media outlets and from some “so-called” HIV/Aids experts. However, we should
critically examine the motive of such people and establishments, so that we can
better understand the reasons behind their sinister machinations. We are all
aware of the fact that many in the west are worried, simply because of the
threat the cure poses to numerous multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical
industries around the world. The President’s treatment shows that he has
regards not only for Gambians but for the world at large. There is very little
doubt that he will go all the way out to make Gambia a better place.

The Gambia has a leader who has proven
to the world that there is no disease that is in curable, a fact we can all
attest to. He did not stop at just curing HIV/Aids but also asthma, and
diabetes among others. Thus, we heartily say to him: Bravo, Mr. President.