Alternative medicines are quite prevalent in west Africa. There are also some in Germany, just not as prevalent. History teaches us that Germans are pretty easy to manipulate.
Did your friends say they were treating ebola with homeopathy in west Africa?
I believe in all the above when it comes to the treatment of medical conditions, particularly chronic conditions. I've used a few homeopathic remedies with good results for more than ten years.
And what are YOU trying to manipulate?