Egyptian doctor's false health claims spread wider after his death in Dubai
Egyptian doctor Diaa al-Awadi died in Dubai in April 2024, but his medical misinformation spreads wider than ever. Al-Awadi claimed insulin was fraudulent and chemotherapy useless, attracting over one million followers. A media ban on his content after his death paradoxically amplified his reach, with followers dismissing his death as silencing by authorities rather than consequences of his rejected methods.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 10:00 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 10:40 UTC
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