Uproar as Sheffield councillor posts ‘dangerous’ Dubai autism stem cell ‘cure’ video
Sheffield councillor Mustafa Ahmed faced criticism after a video promoting stem-cell treatment as an autism cure appeared on his Facebook page. The controversy matters because health authorities warn that such unproven treatments can put people at serious risk.
Ahmed said he had been reading about the treatment and did not intend to share the video, which has since been removed. Labour councillor Minesh Parekh called the post irresponsible; the NHS says there is no scientific evidence that stem-cell treatment is effective, and the National Autistic Society warns purported cures can be harmful or life-threatening.
- A video promoting stem-cell treatment for autism appeared on a Sheffield councillor’s Facebook page.
- Mustafa Ahmed said he did not mean to post it.
- Health organisations warn the treatment is unproven and potentially dangerous.