Egyptian medical authorities and diplomatic officials confirmed the death of Dr. Diaa El-Awady in Dubai. The controversial physician was found dead inside his residence on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Official reports indicate his body was discovered approximately 24 hours after he passed away. His death follows a massive regulatory crackdown by the Egyptian Ministry of Health. Just weeks prior, authorities stripped his medical license for promoting unverified holistic protocols that endangered patients across the region.
Ambassador Haddad El-Gohary, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Consular Affairs, delivered the official notification to El-Awady’s legal team. Lawyer Mostafa Magdy received the confirmation after days of searching. El-Awady initially disappeared on April 12. His sudden loss of contact initiated a frantic public search, detailed by local news outlets as his wife and legal representatives filed urgent inquiries with the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
UAE forensic units are currently holding the body. Authorities are investigating the exact medical cause of death to ensure absolute precision in the official record. Diplomatic sources reported no immediate signs of foul play or criminal suspicion. Burial arrangements remain completely paused. The Egyptian Consulate is managing the world response while waiting for the final autopsy report to be released. This official communication from Ambassador El-Gohary established the primary factual timeline of his discovery.
El-Awady left Egypt amid intense institutional scrutiny. In March 2026, the Ministry of Health permanently closed his clinic. Disciplinary action escalated rapidly over his heavily marketed “Al-Tayyibat” nutritional system. He instructed patients with chronic illnesses to abandon prescribed medications. He specifically advised diabetics to halt insulin therapy immediately. This resulted in documented medical harm to multiple individuals. The Egyptian Medical Syndicate moved aggressively, revoking his medical license completely to neutralize the spread of his medical misinformation.
The situation highlights a severe shift in how regional medical bodies enforce legal boundaries against rogue practitioners operating online. By shuttering his physical clinic and revoking his credentials, Egypt set a definitive precedent regarding the legal liability of medical influencers. The ongoing forensic investigation in the UAE will provide the final, verified medical determination of his death.