Egypt Bans Circulation of Content by Deceased Doctor Diaa El-Awady

Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation announced on Sunday, 3 May, that media outlets, digital platforms, and social media pages must refrain from publishing or circulating any video, audio, or written material by Diaa El-Awady, a controversial Egyptian doctor who died in the UAE last month. According to the council, the decision followed official correspondence from the Ministry of Health and Population and the Egyptian Medical Syndicate regarding content linked to El-Awady that authorities said could harm public health and pose a direct risk to citizens. The regulator said it had instructed its monitoring department to track violations across media outlets and online platforms, with legal measures to be taken against offenders. It also stated that links and content violating the decision would be referred to the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority for urgent technical action aimed at limiting circulation and removing material from digital platforms. The council added that coordination is underway with the Ministry of Health and the Egyptian Medical Syndicate to issue new regulations governing media appearances by doctors, in line with professional and medical standards. The regulations are expected later this month. The authority also urged social… This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Egypt Bans Circulation of Content by Deceased Doctor Diaa El-Awady first appeared on Egyptian Streets.