Egypt's Supreme Council for Media Regulation has banned the publication and circulation of content created by Diaa El-Awadi, who died [1].
The decision reflects a growing effort by Egyptian authorities to curb the spread of medical misinformation on digital platforms. By targeting content that promotes non-scientific health practices, the council aims to protect public health from potentially dangerous dietary advice.
The council said the ban was necessary because El-Awadi's content contains misleading medical information [1]. According to the regulatory body, the materials promoted dietary systems that are not based on science, and violate established scientific rules [1].
El-Awadi had gained a following for his health and nutrition advice, but the council determined that his approach contradicted medical standards. The ban applies to the distribution of his existing videos and writings across media channels in Egypt [1].
Regulatory officials said the move is part of a broader strategy to ensure that health information shared with the public is verified and safe. The council did not specify which platforms would be most aggressively monitored to enforce the ban, though it remains the primary authority for media oversight in the country [1].
“The Supreme Council for Media Regulation has banned the publication and circulation of content created by the late doctor Diaa El-Awadi.”
This action signals a tightening of state control over health-related discourse in Egypt. By labeling specific medical advice as 'misleading,' the government is asserting its role as the sole arbiter of scientific truth in the public sphere, which may lead to further censorship of independent health practitioners who deviate from official state-approved guidelines.
