Cameroonian-American physician and pastor Stella Immanuel became a household name in the US when a video of hers, stating hydroxychloroquine could cure COVID-19 and that face masks were not needed to protect oneself from the disease, became viral and was retweeted by many, including President Donald Trump. She faced a lot of criticism for spreading misinformation, as there is no proof that hydroxychloroquine can treat COVID-19. Her video was eventually removed by major social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. She is also the founder of the religious organization Fire Power Ministries and has often claimed that gynecological illnesses are caused by sex dreams and demon sperm. She claims to have a medical degree from Nigeria and has a medical license in pediatrics and emergency medicine from the Texas Medical Board. She is also an author and a single parent of 3 daughters.
