Prophet Joshua Iginla, the founder and senior prophet of Champions Royal Assembly, has called on Christians and global leaders to pray against the outbreak and spread of Hantavirus, warning that the world may be gradually moving toward another health crisis similar to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking during a recent sermon streamed on YouTube, the cleric reflected on previous global disease outbreaks, including Ebola and COVID-19, while expressing concern over recent discussions surrounding Hantavirus in parts of the world.
“If you remember 2020, this is how it started,” Iginla warned, recalling how early reports about COVID-19 were initially treated lightly before the virus eventually led to worldwide lockdowns, deaths, and economic disruptions.
The prophet noted that the world has witnessed several major health emergencies in recent years, beginning with Ebola outbreaks in Africa and later the coronavirus pandemic that shut down nations across the globe. According to him, recent conversations surrounding Hantavirus should not be ignored.
“Now we have another one called Hantavirus,” he said, adding that reports and discussions about the virus are gradually increasing internationally in the same manner COVID-19 was first discussed before becoming a global emergency.
Iginla claimed that some people believe certain diseases are deliberately introduced into the world for financial gains through vaccines and medical systems. While presenting the statement as his personal opinion, he questioned whether some outbreaks are linked to intentional human experiments and greed.
“What people will do for money is only God that will tell,” he stated during the sermon.
The cleric also warned against ideologies supporting population reduction, arguing that no human being has the authority to determine who should live or die. He maintained that believers must remain spiritually alert and prayerful in what he described as the “last days.”
According to Iginla, beyond physical deaths, pandemics also leave emotional, psychological, and economic scars on societies. He recalled how many people fell into depression during the COVID-19 lockdown despite surviving the virus itself.
“We need to pray,” he urged repeatedly, cautioning that global events should not be taken for granted.