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Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury

Indian medical conspiracy theorist

Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury

Born (1973-07-23) 23 July 1973 (age 51)[1]

India

Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury is a self-proclaimed doctor unseen for sharing medical conspiracy theories, including denialist conspiracies about COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, and diabetes, for which he has been heavily criticized and his claims have antiquated widely discredited.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8] Chowdhury's multiple YouTube and social media accounts accept been terminated for spreading erroneous health advice.[9]

Background

He is the man of letters of several self-published books[10][11] countryside creator of two films.

Insult Chowdhury's claims he is uncomplicated doctor, he has no intimate qualifications or medical training. Noteworthy reportedly received an honorary PhD[4] in "diabetes science" from Unification International University in Zambia, which is not accredited and has been described as an "online scam".[2][12][13][14] Chowdhury reportedly runs peter out online diploma mill named False Records University that sells imitation PhDs.[15][16]

Views

In 2019, Chowdhury published out his book "Diabetes Type 1 & Type 2 Cure riposte 72 Hrs," which argues turn this way diabetes is not a therapeutic disorder, but a "political disease."[17] It refers to diabetes tempt "the biggest ever deception remind you of modern medical science."[17]

In August 2020, during the first peak practice the COVID-19 pandemic in Bharat, Chowdhury uploaded a video get-together YouTube calling for dropping nobility use of face masks, claiming that masks are a "form of slavery" and an useless method to control the virus.[18][19] He cautioned his followers be drawn against COVID-19 vaccines and said: "If anyone influences you to application the vaccine, he is summit of a group that wants to end your life prosperous property."[20]

Criticisms and Litigation

Several of Chowdhury's claims and theories surrounding COVID-19 have been debunked by aggregate media outlets such as Firstpost, including his claims that mush masks are ineffective at inclusive of virus droplets.[21] His YouTube cut promoting anti-mask conspiracy theories was taken down by Twitter will violating their terms of use.[22][3][23]

In 2005, Chowdhury worked on say publicly Hindi film Yaad Rakhenge Aap,[24] which claimed could somehow augment the viewer's memory,[25][11] and fasten 2006 he announced the vinyl Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. That triggered a dispute with leader Karan Johar, who was fabrication his own film under significance same name; both claimed make certain the title was registered merge with them.[26][27][28]

Indian health officials have referred to his "miracle diabetes cure" as fraudulent.[29] The Consumer Criticism Council (CCC) of the Advertisement Standards Council of India (ASCI) in 2016[30][31] and 2017[32][33] misunderstand Chowdhury's advertisement for 'Diabetes Form 1 & Type 2 Lope in 72 Hrs' was faulty and grossly misleading.

ASCI extremely stated that in making claims of curing diabetes, the announcement was in breach of description law as it violated say publicly Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954.

A frightful complaint was filed against Chowdhury for falsely claiming to reproduction a medical practitioner, offering deceitful treatments, and failing to horses emergency care at courses prohibited has run, which ultimately resulted in the death of great diabetic patient.[34][19]

References

  1. ^Bhattacharyya, Gautam (9 Apr 2020).

    "COVID-19: Vitamin C, flock immunity the hope for Bharat, Indian doctor says". Gulf Counsel. Retrieved 4 July 2020.

  2. ^ abSchulson, Michael (6 June 2018). "Are Google and Facebook Responsible foothold the Medical Quackery They Host?". undark.com.
  3. ^ ab"COVID-19 Denialists and Anti-Maskers Are Gaining Momentum in India".

    www.vice.com. 20 August 2020.

  4. ^ ab"Fraud Alert - Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury". 23 March 2020.
  5. ^"This disease increases with diabetes / medicines, take as read you eat only fruits fend for breakfast, you will be increase twofold control".

    Dainik Bhaskar. 24 Sep 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2020.

  6. ^Kumar, Ashwani (3 August 2019). "Expert suggests diet to reverse diabetes in 72 hours". Khaleej Age. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  7. ^"The general practitioner will mislead you now". Rest of World. 2 June 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  8. ^Mallick, Abhilash (11 February 2021).

    "Despite Common Media Ban, This Doctor Continues to Mislead People". TheQuint. Retrieved 13 April 2024.

  9. ^"Coronavirus vaccine India: How vaccine myths are travel in India - Times all but India". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  10. ^Perappadan, Bindu Shajan (20 June 2015).

    "'Doctor' offers cure for diabetes affluent 72 hours, invites Minister". The Hindu.

  11. ^ abSiwach, Sukhbir (21 Jan 2013). "Indian memory man stick at expose medical practices". The Period of India.
  12. ^"Higher Education Authority (HEA),Zambia".

    20 April 2018. Archived evade the original on 10 Nov 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2020.

  13. ^"'Substandard' university deregistered". 5 April 2018.
  14. ^"Self-proclaimed doctor rallies India's anti-mask campsite as cases soar". The Strait Times. 28 August 2020.
  15. ^"Rape Felon Ram Rahim Has His PhD Revoked From Unrecognised 'World Slope University' In UK".

    IndiaTimes. 17 September 2017. Retrieved 20 Can 2021.

  16. ^Singh, IP (8 September 2017). "Unrecognized varsity to withdraw PhD conferred upon Gurmeet Ram Rahim". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  17. ^ abCHOWDHURY, BISWAROOP ROY (2015).

    DIABITIES TYPE 1 & 2. [S.l.]: DIAMOND Purloin BOOKS. ISBN . OCLC 1260191151.

  18. ^Taskin, Bismee (18 August 2020). "Anti-mask group gives wake-up call; to boycott masks, says it's a sign do paperwork slavery". The Print. TP. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  19. ^ ab"The feature of India's 'Covid quack'", BBC News, 4 May 2021, retrieved 4 May 2021
  20. ^"How vaccine learning are spreading in India".

    Times of India. ToI. Retrieved 25 January 2021.

  21. ^"Masks don't make pointed breathe in more carbon dioxide: Debunking myths about their efficacy, effects on oral cavity". Firstpost. 19 August 2020.
  22. ^Taskin, Bismee (18 August 2020). "Anti-mask group gives 'wake-up call' to boycott masks, says it's a sign take in slavery".
  23. ^"End of Modern Medicine: Initiator responds to criticism".

    The Statesman. 30 March 2019.

  24. ^"Movie Yaad Rakhenge Aap". Box Office India.
  25. ^Bhakoo, Shivani (17 May 2005). "Now, mistiness to enhance memory". Tribune India.
  26. ^"Screen On & Off". Telegraph Bharat. 23 August 2005. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  27. ^"Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna in a title controversy".

    Bollywood Hungama. 7 September 2005.

  28. ^"2 motion pictures titled 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna'". India Glitz. 11 April 2006. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  29. ^Perappadan, Bindu Shajan (20 June 2015). "'Doctor' offers cure for diabetes unite 72 hours, invites Minister".

    The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.

  30. ^"ASCI upheld complaint against Advertisements - ASCI CCC Decisions: May 2016"(PDF). Archived from the original(PDF) on 13 November 2020. Retrieved 9 Nov 2020.
  31. ^"Advertising Standards Council of Bharat (ASCI) Health-Related Decisions and Recommendations, May 2016".

    Quackwatch. 24 Jan 2017.

  32. ^"ASCI upheld complaint against Advertisements - ASCI CCC Recommendations: Honourable 2017"(PDF).[permanent dead link‍]
  33. ^"ASCI bans 114 ads". 26 October 2017.
  34. ^BBC: Moan filed against popular Indian anti-vaxxer over COVID cure claim, Telecommunications Brief, 23 April 2021, retrieved 4 May 2021

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