A Tanzanian pastor has asked people to stop going to his remote home for a "miracle cure" after thousands flocked there, causing chaos in the surrounding area.
Rev Ambilikile "Babu" Mwasapile, 76, says he does not want any new arrivals until after Friday 1 April, to let the crowds die down.
Local media report that about 52 people have died while waiting to see him.
A BBC reporter says the queues to see him stretch for 26km (16 miles).
Belief in magic and the powers of traditional healers are widespread in Tanzania. More...
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Hi, I came across your blog after searching for "Tanzania miracle". Just thought you might be interested to know that my parents live in Tanzania (west of Lake Victoria). Their friend has prostrate cancer and bone cancer, and couldn't walk without assistance, and in constant terrible pain. They drove him to this man in Arusha, waiting in 24km traffic for 4 days. And after drinking the medicine, their friend was able to run around without aid, and completely pain free!!
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