China Clinic Under Investigation for Cancer Cure Claims Using Traditional Medicine
“Miracle Cure” Clinic Linked to 15 Deaths in China
hubei Province,China – A traditional Chinese medicine clinic in Hubei province is under investigation after at least 15 patients died seeking treatment for cancer. The clinic, known as “Yaowang Valley” (Valley of the Medicine King), was promoted online by its founder, Wu Pengfei, who claimed to cure tumors using traditional methods.
Wu, in online videos, boasted of “unique medical skills” and being the “first person in China to cure cancer using traditional Chinese medicine.” However, a colleague featured in the videos, Hou Yuanxiang, had a history of convictions for producing and selling counterfeit medications. The videos also claimed a cure rate of over 80% and boasted that 3,000 patients had been cured of cancer through Wu’s practices.
Between April 18th and May 31st, over 390 patients visited the clinic. Tragically, 15 have since died, and 20 others are in critical condition. Wu has been fined 417,000 yuan (over $57,000) for illegal activities, including employing unlicensed medical staff and failing to keep proper records of medication purchases and prescriptions.
Wang Xiaoying told the Beijing news that her brother, Xiaobo, sought treatment at the clinic after being diagnosed with liver cancer in February. the family learned about the clinic through an online account promoting its services. After paying 18,620 yuan, Xiaobo underwent seven days of moxibustion, a treatment involving burning a herb called moxa on the skin. Following a five-minute consultation, he was prescribed medication, but it proved ineffective. Within two weeks, Xiaobo had lost 5 kilograms and was hospitalized for ascites (fluid buildup in the abdomen). He died a month later.
A doctor who worked at the clinic, whose name was not disclosed by the Beijing News, revealed that aconite, a toxic root, was used in the preparation of medications.
The news has sparked outrage among Chinese social media users. Some criticized Wu’s arrogance in naming his clinic “Yaowang Valley,” while others warned against trusting those who peddle “secret, generationally-passed-down” cures.
Chinese authorities have launched a thorough investigation into the clinic’s activities. Thay have thanked online users for raising the alarm and promised to release the investigation’s findings “in due course.”
“Miracle Cure” Clinic Under Fire After 15 Patient Deaths
NewsDirect3.com – A traditional Chinese medicine clinic in Hubei province, China, is facing serious scrutiny following the deaths of at least 15 cancer patients. “Yaowang Valley”, which translates to “Valley of the Medicine King”, promised a miracle cure for tumors using traditional methods.
The clinic’s founder, Wu Pengfei, presented himself as a medical pioneer, claiming to be the “first person in China to cure cancer using traditional Chinese medicine”. He boasted a cure rate of over 80% and asserted that 3,000 patients had been cured through his practices based on online videos featuring himself and a colleague,Hou Yuanxiang. Hou has a history of convictions for producing and selling counterfeit drugs.
Tragically,between April 18th and May 31st,over 390 patients sought treatment at Yaowang Valley. Fifteen have as died,and 20 others are in critical condition. Wang Xiaoying, whose brother Xiaobo sought treatment for liver cancer, told the Beijing News that their family found the clinic through online advertisements. After paying 18,620 yuan, Xiaobo underwent seven days of moxibustion, a traditional treatment involving burning a herb on the skin. Although prescribed medication following a brief consultation, his condition worsened, and he died a month later.
Further fueling criticism, an anonymous doctor who worked at the clinic revealed the use of aconite, a highly toxic root, in the preparation of medications.
Wu Pengfei has been fined 417,000 yuan (over $57,000) for numerous violations, including employing unlicensed medical staff and failing to keep proper records of medication purchases and prescriptions.
This devastating case has ignited a firestorm of outrage on chinese social media. Many users are criticising Wu’s grandiose claims and the clinic’s misleading advertising, warning others to be wary of unsubstantiated “miracle cures”.
Chinese authorities have launched a thorough examination into Yaowang Valley and have pledged to release their findings publicly.