Stella Immanuel

Stella Immanuel (born 1965) is a Cameroonian-American physician, pastor, and self-proclaimed prophet known for promoting controversial and unverified medical claims. She gained national attention in the United States in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic for her outspoken support of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for the virus, a claim that was widely discredited by health experts and agencies.

Immanuel's videos promoting hydroxychloroquine were shared extensively on social media and were notable for being retweeted by then-President Donald Trump. She has espoused a variety of conspiracy theories, including claims that alien DNA is used in medical treatments and that certain medical conditions are caused by demonic forces. Her statements have been criticized by the medical community for lacking scientific evidence and for promoting misinformation.

Immanuel has been associated with far-right personality Alex Jones and his media platform Infowars. She has appeared on the program to discuss her medical beliefs and share her unconventional perspectives on health and spirituality. These appearances have further amplified her visibility among conspiracy theorists and alternative medicine advocates.

Her controversial views and her use of social media to disseminate misinformation have led to suspensions and removals of her content from major platforms, including Twitter and Facebook, as part of their efforts to combat false information related to COVID-19.