Sheffield councillor responds over ‘false’ autism ‘cure’ video claims

Sheffield Green councillor Mustafa Ahmed denies sharing or endorsing a video promoting stem-cell treatment as an autism cure. He says the post was shared inadvertently and removed, and that claims he promoted the treatment are false; the dispute matters because such unproven therapies can pose serious health risks.

Ahmed says the post he inadvertently shared concerned diabetes, and describes his local health work as exploring outdoor exercise options and ways to support residents managing diabetes. NHS guidance says stem-cell treatment for autism has no scientific evidence of effectiveness and is not authorised by the NHS; the National Autistic Society warns that promoted “cures” may be harmful or life-threatening.