Shahid Afridi addressed and refuted false claims that he discouraged donations to Shaukat Khanum Hospital, affirming his support and praising its contributions to cancer care.
On July 1, Shahid Afridi, in a television interview, praised the work being done by Shaukat Khanum Hospital. He highlighted that his own father was treated there and spoke against politicizing charity organizations. This interview counters claims circulating on social media that Afridi discouraged donations to the hospital, suggesting funds were misused.
Fact-check: Did Shahid Afridi Discourage Donations to Shaukat Khanum?
Claim: Some Pakistani social media users alleged that former sportsman Shahid Afridi insisted people should not donate to Shaukat Khanum Hospital, claiming the funds were diverted for online campaigns against the country.
Fact: The claim is false. Shahid Afridi did not make any such statement. When contacted, Afridi dismissed the statement as “fake” and emphasized his support for the hospital. TV84 Fact-Check reviewed his recent interviews and found no such comments. Instead, Afridi praised the hospital’s work and condemned those politicizing charity efforts.
Sources:
Facebook post shared on July 4, 2024, alleging the false claim.
Shahid Afridi’s interview on July 1, 2024, praising Shaukat Khanum Hospital.
