Jwala Gutta about Samantha:
Indian badminton player Jwala Gutta recently shared her concerns over actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu‘s promotion of alternative medical treatments. This topic has stirred up a heated online debate, also involving hepatologist Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, widely recognized as The Liver Doc.
Jwala expressed her worries on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). She questioned the potential risks and accountability if Samantha’s suggested treatments caused harm. Jwala highlighted the responsibility Samantha and the doctors she collaborates with would bear in such scenarios.
Jwala’s tweet stated, “My only question to the celeb who’s prescribing medicine to the huge number of people who are following her… I understand the intention is to help… But… just in case… just in case the prescription doesn’t help and causes a fatality… will you be taking responsibility too? Will the doctor who you have tagged also take the responsibility?”
https://x.com/Guttajwala/status/1809092134404042974?t=Y3y6A9ErUQRb2a-L9K9UeQ&s=19
Actor-director Rahul Ravindran offered a different perspective. He suggested that Dr. Philips should engage in a constructive debate with the doctor supporting Samantha’s views instead of publicly criticizing her. Rahul stressed the importance of professional discussions over social media disputes, pointing out the negative effects these public conflicts can have on individuals like Samantha.
Rahul wrote, “Since you do seem to care about this information being put out… would have been nice if you had engaged in a debate with a fellow doctor rather than go after her and… I am sure inadvertently, put a target on her back for an opinionated mob. And even go so far as to suggest she should be in prison. Shouldn’t you be taking on the doctors and the organizations that prescribe this to the public and publish articles recommending its effectiveness?”
The controversy started when Samantha recommended nebulizing hydrogen peroxide and distilled water as an alternative treatment for viral infections on her social media. This suggestion was met with severe criticism from Dr. Philips, who accused her of spreading false health information and hinted at legal consequences.
Samantha responded by stating that her recommendations were based on personal experience. She acknowledged the perceived benefits of alternative treatments but also recognized the need to be more cautious when giving medical advice publicly.
The debate has seen various celebrities taking sides. Varun Dhawan, Rhea Chakraborty, and Manchu Lakshmi have shown their support for Samantha, while musician Ricky Kej agreed with Dr. Philips’ concerns but criticized his harsh approach.
