Egypt's Supreme Council for Media Regulation has banned the publication and circulation of content created by Dr. Diyaa Al-Awdi, who died [1].
The move highlights the Egyptian government's increasing efforts to curb the spread of medical misinformation on digital platforms. By targeting content that lacks a scientific basis, the council aims to prevent public health risks associated with unverified dietary advice.
The regulatory body said that the ban was necessary because Al-Awdi's content contained misleading medical information [1]. Specifically, the council found that the doctor promoted dietary systems that do not rely on approved scientific foundations [1].
Digital content in Egypt is subject to oversight by the Supreme Council for Media Regulation, which monitors media outlets and social media influencers to ensure compliance with national standards. The council's decision to target the content of a deceased professional indicates a policy of removing harmful information regardless of the author's current status.
The ban applies to both the original publication of the materials and their subsequent distribution across media channels [1]. This action follows a trend of tighter controls over health-related content to ensure that medical advice provided to the public is evidence-based, and vetted by recognized health authorities [1].
“Egypt's Supreme Council for Media Regulation has banned the publication and circulation of content created by the late Dr. Diyaa Al-Awdi.”
This regulatory action reflects a broader strategy by Egyptian authorities to centralize medical authority and mitigate the influence of 'wellness' influencers. By labeling Al-Awdi's dietary systems as unscientific, the state is asserting its role as the sole arbiter of medical truth in the public sphere, potentially signaling further crackdowns on non-traditional health practitioners.
