Egyptian rogue doctor who claimed insulin was a fraud died young — and became a hero

Diaa al-Awadi, an Egyptian doctor who lost his medical licence, gained a huge following by claiming insulin was a fraud, smoking was safe and chemotherapy was useless. Despite dying at an early age, his videos continue to circulate online and attract tens of thousands of viewers in Egypt. His case reveals a deep crisis of trust in the medical establishment among Egyptians who seek alternative authorities speaking plainly and invoking the Quran.

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