http://pmnewsnigeria.com/2013/01/10/contrite-nigerian-don-recants-claims-on-hivaids/

The controversy trailing the alleged discovery of a herbal medicine capable of curing the dreaded HIV/AIDS by Nigerian academic, Prof. Isaiah Ibeh, Dean, School of Basic Medical Science of University of Benin (UNIBEN), took a twist Thursday, following the recanting of the claim by the professor.
Professor ISAIAH IBEH: RECANTS AIDS/HIV claims

Professor ISAIAH IBEH: RECANTS AIDS/HIV claims

In a five-paragraph statement made available to journalists in Benin City, Prof. Ibeh expressed regrets over the publication of his acclaimed discovery of a drug that could cure
HIV/AIDS, saying that the publication was a misrepresentation of what actually transpired.

“The true position is that some observations of our Research are preliminary and the research is still ongoing.

“I am very sorry for the embarrassment this has caused the University of Benin and Professional Colleagues, realizing that there are procedures of reporting such Scientific result,” he said.

Meanwhile, the UNIBEN management has further distanced itself from Prof. Ibeh in an official pronouncement.

A press statement signed by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Barr. Harrison Osarenren, said as a reputable institution, well rooted in the promotion of research and development, it considers the publicized claim an embarrassment, bearing in mind that there were
laid down procedures for disseminating academic breakthroughs.

The University while appreciating Prof. Ibeh’s efforts, pointed out that his procedure did not follow laid down protocol said, adding, “for the avoidance of doubt, the said claim by Prof. Ibeh is a research exercise which is still in its infancy stage and therefore, on-going.”

The UNIBEN management maintained that until all the appropriate scientific processes have been duly followed in the research, it could not make any pronouncement on the research.

The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday also debunked the claim, with its Director-General, Dr Paul Orhii, saying Ibeh’s claim was capable of misleading the public, especially those with the virus.

“There is no known treatment anywhere in the world now; no known cure; there are medicines that can contain HIV and AIDS but there is no known scientifically approved cure for HIV and AIDS.

“I want to categorically tell you, to avoid any doubt, make it abundantly clear to you that NAFDAC completely disassociates itself from the claims for a cure of HIV and AIDS made by Prof. Isaiah Ibeh of the University of Benin.

“The agency wishes to state that this herbal drug, which is claimed to have undergone a series of successful tests has never been presented to NAFDAC for evaluation of efficacy and safety.

“And as you know, we are the agency that has the mandate to make quality pronouncement on drugs that are to be used in Nigeria; we have never evaluated this drug.’’ ·

And yet again, HIV/AIDS has unanimously defeated its challenger in demeaning fashion!! Hip! Hip!! Hip!!! Hurray!!!!

Why e be say na only for naija ds kind tin de happen

Maybe, just maybe he actually found the cure, heck maybe many found the cure but got threatened. O_o

Hmmm....interesting...

All I can say is the black man will forever play second fiddle to the whites with this type of mentality.when will africa ever help & support their own? Smh.

Now, If the UNIBEN have supported his claims outrightly as some people suggest, wouldn't they have gotten their fingers burnt and embarrassed as an academic institution? Thinks the Prof is 'greedy' here, (1st) for not followiing the protocol & besides making claims of a cure for the dreaded disease .

The alarming rate of deceit in the country coupled with the impunity from prosecution makes this unsubstaciated claims a cowrie spinning venture playing on the naivity, gullibility and desparation of persons living with HIV/AID to enrich themselves. It all started with dr. Abalaka the surgeon, then Jacob Abdulahi the lab scientist and now this..........

some 1 some were just pulled dis prof down i swear, dis guy found d cure may b, but some body up dier does nt want him to chop

Wait o, the research is still in infancy stage, it hasn't even reached advanced level, still prelim? Two days ago, I was proud of him and thought it was pull-down syndrome, but now, I'm a lil disappointed in the man.

kandiikane: Maybe, just maybe he actually found the cure, heck maybe many found the cure but got threatened. O_o

100% agree wth u.. These anti retroviral producing drug companies won't jst fold hands and watch their bizness crumble..

what a shame to the Nigerian system where a professor would be involved in such unprofessional conduct. This is how most of our so called university dons claim to have conducted research of immense benefit but to end up in abstract theoretical confusion of plagiarism with misunderstanding of concept. DECEITFUL JOKERS!!!

kandiikane: Maybe, just maybe he actually found the cure, heck maybe many found the cure but got threatened. O_o

me thought exactly .... how condom will sell if people doesnt fear hiv.... may be he is been bribed like most people that has claimed to have found the cure to keep shut about it

@topic .

Two wrongs do not make a right. Our attitude of antagonism, accusations and counter accussations will never lead us anywhere. Granted that the professor has made some mistakes. This does not mean we have to throw the baby out with the bath water. The University while querying d proffessor for proffessional misconduct should have encouraged him to present his claim for verification instead of completely disassociating themselves from him. Geinuses do not often times behave normal. Who knows he might have made a medical breakthrough that could take the name of d university and the country higher and help millions of people living with the virus. We should stop underestimating d capability of our own people. The proffessor might have been too excited at the success of his discovery and couldn't wait longer to burst it out. We all have our weaknesses. God bless Nigeria!

The HIV virus is distinct from natural occurring and evolving viruses from the fact that since it's discovery only 2 strains have been discovered.

The Virus is synthetic in origin.

Read this: https://www.nairaland.com/1158458/origin-aids-operation-mk-naomi

A man has been married for ten years with no child visiting church,mosque and Guru Maharaji. In the Eleventh year she tells him she missed her period last week. Does he

a) Call a family meeting to announce the good news
b)Give Testimony in Church
c) Give testimony in mosque
d)Put an advert in the Newspaper to thank Guru Maharaji
e) siddon look

manny4life: Wait o, the research is still in infancy stage, it hasn't even reached advanced level, still prelim? Two days ago, I was proud of him and thought it was pull-down syndrome, but now, I'm a lil disappointed in the man.

What have you learnt about yourself??

this is a simple case of our nigerian press blowing things out proportion.. if i say we are on the verge of discovery something, it doesnt mean it has been discovered but base on experience and research so far, we might witness a breakthrough, simple.

is their any publication to his claim? none, so you cant hold him to anything. is it wrong to announce you are making progress in certain resarch? we hear about harvard profs sayin they are on verge of developing this and that or working to see a possiblity of something and no one quries them for misconduct. if you read magzine you would know.
you wont be charged for any acedenic misconduct unless u official submit it for publication...

most people just misinterpreted the prof.

A lecturer once explained to me "there is cure for HIV but it will create set back for many HIV/AIDS Awareness organisation"
perhab he found the cure..but you shud knw dis is naija.
dr ibeh at this moment of ur life l think you need security agents.

Not surprising at all.

I knew such a recant was in the offing - it shows the respected prof still has some credibility after all.

As I remarked in the previous thread, his earlier claim that he had found a cure was outlandishly premature, that is if we assume the agent in question did indeed have some activity against the virus.

sure way: A lecturer once explained to me "there is cure for HIV but it will create set back for many HIV/AIDS Awareness organisation"
perhab he found the cure..but you shud knw dis is naija.
dr ibeh at this moment of ur life l think you need security agents.

security agents? abeg make we hear word jor the prof. has already killed himself in front of the world academia, na who wan kill am again?

This reminds me of Dr Abalaka in the 90s who was frustrated by the IBB regime over his alleged cure for HIV/AIDS, dude had to run to Zimbabwe whr he was sponsored by the Zimbabwean govt to work on his cure, IBB just placed a nice threatening call and our nice Dr was deported to Nigeria and his travelling documents seized. Right now I hear he's into ice block business in abuja.
Moral of the story is - the cure for hiv/aids will only come out when the powerful west wants it to come out.
Next time prof should do things in the proper way sha

What if the remedy to AIDS and Cancer is actually in an individual that has never learnt to read and write?

Oga ooooooo..

Nigerians are we moving forward or backward?

Hatred and enviousness will never take us anywhere.

I'm damm sure, that man must have actually discovered the cure to the pandemic disease but who cares? In a country where hatred, enviousness, bitterness and individual researchers are not attuned to making decisions or discoveries on their own,the pace of scientific inventions, medical research discoveries integration and development/improvement of human's health system would be slowed down if not completely defeated.

I cry for NIGERIA

lagcity:
security agents? abeg make we hear word jor the prof. has already killed himself in front of the world academia, na who wan kill am again?

he didn't killd himself, l guess he was exited..we are diffrent in approach

Chino_anyi: some 1 some were just pulled dis prof down i swear, dis guy found d cure may b, but some body up dier does nt want him to chop

Dude please!!!!!

hisson3: All I can say is the black man will forever play second fiddle to the whites with this type of mentality.when will africa ever help & support their own? Smh.

When people realise there are rules and regulations to be followed.

kandiikane: Maybe, just maybe he actually found the cure, heck maybe many found the cure but got threatened. O_o

Got threatened by who?

sure way: A lecturer once explained to me "there is cure for HIV but it will create set back for many HIV/AIDS Awareness organisation"
perhab he found the cure..but you shud knw dis is naija.
dr ibeh at this moment of ur life l think you need security agents.

I'm pretty sure that lecturer is a dull headed fellow

talktimi: This reminds me of Dr Abalaka in the 90s who was frustrated by the IBB regime over his alleged cure for HIV/AIDS, dude had to run to Zimbabwe whr he was sponsored by the Zimbabwean govt to work on his cure, IBB just placed a nice threatening call and our nice Dr was deported to Nigeria and his travelling documents seized. Right now I hear he's into ice block business in abuja.
Moral of the story is - the cure for hiv/aids will only come out when the powerful west wants it to come out.
Next time prof should do things in the proper way sha

IBB is no longer in power how come Dr Abalaka has not gone back to work?

ghettodreamz: Oga ooooooo..

Nigerians are we moving forward or backward?

Hatred and enviousness will never take us anywhere.

I'm damm sure, that man must have actually discovered the cure to the pandemic disease but who cares? In a country where hatred, enviousness, bitterness and individual researchers are not attuned to making decisions or discoveries on their own,the pace of scientific inventions, medical research discoveries integration and development/improvement of human's health system would be slowed down if not completely defeated.

I cry for NIGERIA

Foolishness will never takes us anywhere. Did prof do any clinical trials? What are the side effects of the drug?

If funny how so many think you can just wake up and produce a drug. No wonder so many fake medicine in Nigeria...

For the uninformed... Medical research usually follows the following procedures when a "new cure" is found.
1) It is first tested on animals.(there is a thread here on Nairaland about blind mice regaining there sight. There researchers have not claimed to have found a cure for blindness)
2)After you test on animals, you report your findings
3)Conduct more research
4)Apply to relevant authorities to perform clinical trials. At this stage, you get human volunteers who are willing to test the new drugs.
Stage 4 is very important because this is where you get to decide the efficacy of the new drug. You check for side effects and other sorts of things like whether the new drug gives total cure or just suppresses the illness.
Clinical trial can take years to finish.

There is no point in releasing a drug that cures aids while giving the patient cancer. The uniben prof did not do clinical trials so how does he know the drug works?