He actively rebuked international guidance on public health protocols like wearing masks, social distancing and vaccines  urging citizens to use prayer and herbal remedies instead.
Mara nyingi alipinga mwongozo wa kimataifa kuhusu kanuni za afya kama kuvaa barakoa, kuepuka misongamano na chanjo  akiwasihi wananchi kutegemea maombi na tiba za asili kama hatua mbadala.