Fact-check: Is Salva Mathok in hospital after allegedly falling and breaking his neck? No, It’s false

Salva Mathok categorically denies the rumours, stating that he is alive and well. He states that he was present at Tuesday’s assembly session, which was later adjourned.

Writer: Jibi Moses

A viral Facebook post alleging that Salva Mathok, a member of the Revitalised Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA), was hospitalised after allegedly falling and breaking his neck is false.

Two Facebook pages, Radio Dabanga-211 and Phow Radio FM, claim that the legislature collapsed on Tuesday, November 1st, breaking his neck. Radio Dabanga -211 claims to have up to 13 thousand followers and describes itself as “Good times, great hits.” The post has received more than 160 reactions, 330 comments, and 123 shares.

Meanwhile, Phow Radio FM (4,700 likes and 6,500 followers) posted this as breaking news. The post received over 100 reactions, 230 comments, and 104 shares.

The picture of Salva Mathok that the two pages used.

But to what extent do these claims doing the rounds have any basis in reality?

211 Check performed a reverse image search on the photo and discovered that it was first used in 2020 by Hot in Juba. Salva Mathok was photographed while in Nairobi for a routine medical checkup.

The legislature was with a friend in the picture Hot in Juba used, indicating that the two pages altered the original picture and cropped out the other guy, who was unnamed.

Original picture of Salva Mathok and a friend in a Nairobi hospital as posted on 06/01/2020

Recently, Salva Mathok has made headlines for burning down a Seventh-day Adventist Church in one of his counties in South Sudan’s Warrap State, claiming that the Church had been burning down shrines of local leaders, a practice that was driving people away from their beliefs. Furthermore, he claimed that the church encouraged sexual immorality. As a result, the public’s reaction to this story has been mixed, with some claiming that it was a punishment from God.

However, since then, he and the state governor, Aleu Ayieny, have travelled to Juba to participate in assembly sessions. They left the Warrap state capital of Kuajok.

Salva Mathok rubbishes ill-health rumours:

Salva Mathok, when contacted by No. 1 Citizen, an English daily newspaper in South Sudan, categorically denied the rumours, stating that he is alive and well. He stated that he was present at Tuesday’s assembly session, which was later adjourned.

Conclusion:

211 Check finds the claim that Salva Mathok is hospitalised after allegedly falling and breaking his neck is false. The picture circulating is old, first posted on 06/01/2020

#FactsMatter, Don’t be a victim of fake news; instead, let’s fight misinformation on both mainstream and alternative media. To avoid spreading false information, don’t share content you’re unsure about or know where it comes from.

To learn more about our fact-checking process, go to https://211check.org/ or send us a WhatsApp message at +211 917 298 255 to present a claim, and our team will immediately fact-check it and respond.

11 replies
  1. Maria Stehman
    Maria Stehman says:

    Hi everyone, I’m here to give my own verdict about the herbal cure Dr Osato is sending out to people to cure them of Herpes and HIV. Dr Osato herbal medicine is the best remedy for Herpes-1&2 and HIV/AIDS, I was a carrier of Herpes and I saw a testimony on blog on how Dr Osato cure Herpes with herbs, I decided to have a contact with him and asked him for solutions and he started the remedy for my health and prepare the herbal cure for me and send it to me through UPS and he gave me instructions on how to use it which i rightly followed and after 14days of taking the herbal medicine i went for a blood test and my result was Negative. I waited for 3months to confirm my result before sharing this testimony and also to observe myself if i would have an outbreak and nothing came out from my body, i went for another blood test after 3 months of testing Negative and the result still shows Herpes Negative and my doctor was pretty sure i was totally cured from herpes and he confirm with me that I’m free from herpes. Thank God, now everything is fine, I’m cured by Dr Osato herbal medicine, I’m very thankful to Dr Osato and i will not stop publishing his name on the internet because of the good work he did for me, You can contact Dr Osato on email: [email protected] Or you can call and WhatsApp him on +2347051705853. His website is https://osatoherbalcure.wordpress.com

    Reply
    • Veronica
      Veronica says:

      it’s unbelievable!,,,,,,✨✨✨

      I recommend this product..

      (How I Got rid of Hsv after 6 years).,,

      Thank You!!,______Robi nson buc ler {g m a il…C o m}

      ✨Herpes Cure.
      ✨Osteoporosis
      ✨TB
      ✨ED
      ✨Dementia
      ✨Parkinson’s
      ✨Infertility
      ✨Prostate Enlargement
      ✨HPV
      ✨Fibroids/Cysts
      ✨Epilepsy
      ✨Hepatitis

      Reply
  2. donna albert
    donna albert says:

    If you are suffering from herpes virus, i urge you to contact dr osalu to get cured completely from it. He cures herpes virus with pure natural roots and herbs. I ordered his herbal medicine and got it successfully, use it as prescribed by him and i got cured from genital herpes completely. contact his email address: [email protected] or you can call or whatsApp his Mobile number:+2348078668950.
    https://drosaluherbalhome.wixsite.com/drosaluherbshome

    Reply
  3. frances tony
    frances tony says:

    I thought the physicians says there is no cure for HSV 2!!! I am telling you today that DR.UMA cure HSV 2 with his herbal medicine and once you get cured you are cured forever it is never reversible, I have been suffering for this deadly disease called h HSV 2 for more than a 2years and lost all hope because my doctor says there is no cure for HSV 2. Brethren I saw a testimony on the internet on how DR.UMA cure HSV, Hapatitis etc with his herbal medication and an email and watsapp to contact him was also displayed, I thought this was joke but I decided to contact him and he replied telling me not to worry that my problem is over . DR.UMA sent me a herbal medication to drink for one month but only 2weeks I feel strange and I went to my doctor and he confirmed me negative. He can help you too. Contact him via email…[email protected] WhatsApp +2347035619585. He is capable of curing AUTISM, HERPES, HPV, HSV1&2, HEPATITIS A B C, and DIABETES.?

    Reply
  4. magriet dennis
    magriet dennis says:

    Get rid of all kinds of Herpes and virus infections, Diabetes, Hepatitis A B C, Menopause and HIV with Natural Roots and Herbs, i was once infected with HERPES and after using Dr UMA Herbal Medicine for couple of weeks i couldn’t trace it anymore, i even went for checkup and my test came out Negative. Get your cure today from this wonderful herbalist, Dr. UMA.
    You can also reach doctor UMA on WhatsApp
    +2347035619585 or Email [email protected].
    :

    Reply
  5. Sheryl Crow
    Sheryl Crow says:

    Hello, my name is Sheryl Crow from Illinois USA. I am so full of joy writing this testimony to share with the people out there who must have giving up on hope that “there is no cure for HERPES VIRUS”. Once, I was a victim to the oppression of HERPES VIRUS, I was so stigmatized because of this, to an extent I had to stop working. I have visited so many hospitals that I lost numbers of them and all the medical practitioners tell me is “sorry madam, there is no cure for it” or better still, they describe drugs for me to buy and believe you me, this drugs are so very expensive and for this reason, I was financially handicap. I had an encounter with Dr Zaza who became a savior to me from the dreaded virus through the help of a friend of mine (Roseline). Roseline gave me a link to Dr Zaza, giving me assurance that he could cure me Hey there, I want to share an incredible story with you. I was seriously unwell and feeling completely defeated. That’s when I reached out to Dr. Zaza for help. she was compassionate and promised to create a special herbal drink for me. Skeptical at first, I decided to follow his instructions, and to my amazement, it actually worked! Now, I’m healthier than ever, and I no longer live in fear of getting sick. If you or someone you know is battling illnesses like HIV, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and more, I have great news. Dr Zaza is the real deal. Don’t hesitate to reach out to him at [email protected] and you can also Add Dr Zaza on whatsApp number on +2349074392372.Experience freedom from the grip of diseases.

    Reply
  6. Chloe Giles
    Chloe Giles says:

    I want to use this opportunity to thank Dr. Isiramen for the great work he has done for me and my mother, I was cured from herpes virus through his herbal remedy and my Mother was also cured from Cancer / Diabetes. This is a great testimony for what Dr. Isiramen Has done for me and my entire generation. I’m giving this testimony so that those of you out there can contact him while he keeps saving my relatives. message him and get better health totally. Contact him via WhatsApp or call +2348050971779 or Email address: [email protected]

    Reply
  7. Laura Schneider
    Laura Schneider says:

    Everyone really needs to start
    seeing the value and usefulness of
    natural herbs medications, I’m thrilled
    with an overwhelming sensation, i finally
    got rid of my Herpes with the natural
    medicine ordered from Herbalist Agbonhale, it’s
    indeed an amazing work you’re doing
    Dr Agbonhale, I’m glad |l trusted your herbs!
    love you ❤️❤️
    Also Have permanent herbal cure for
    1) High-Blood pressure
    2) Diabetes
    3) PCOS
    4) HPV e.t.c Contact him, He is 100%
    reliable. Via email: [email protected]
    WhatsApp +2349073130326.
    https://dr-agbonhale-herbal-home.jimdosite.com/

    Reply
  8. juwan james
    juwan james says:

    HOW I GOT HEAL FROM HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS BY DR ISHIAKU HERBS  
    The greatest Joy in my life today is that i have been cured of Herpes by a Doctor called Dr. Ishiaku, I was infected with HERPES Disease in 2019, i went to many hospitals for cure but there was no solution, so I was thinking how can I get a solution,so that my body can be okay. Until one faithful day as I was browsing on the internet I saw a testimony on how Dr. ishiaku has helped people in curing Herpes and other diseases, quickly copied his WhatsApp number so I contacted him for a solution for my Herpes disease, So Dr. Ishiaku told me that his going to prepare his herbal medicine for my health which he sent to me, luckily after 2week my Herpes was cured. Dr Ishiaku is well recognized as one of the best herbalist doctor in Africa, you don’t have to be sad anymore or cry anymore on this disease when the cure is available. The medicine has NO SIDE EFFECT,there’s no special diet when taking the medicine. He also cure  ALS, CANCER, HPV, DIABETES and lots more.
    For enquiries:
    WhatsApp: +2348180828544

    Reply
  9. Elizabeth Matheus
    Elizabeth Matheus says:

    HELLO EVERYONE.. FEW MUNINETS TO REDY THIS INFOR ON HERPES CURE 2018..
    2017 MY MOTHER WAS DIAGNOSED OF HERPES/ KNOWN AS GENITAL WARTS ,I SPENT A LOT OF MONEY ON HER MEDICATION TILL A POINT I EVEN LOST HOPE,BECAUSE MY MOTHER WAS GRADUALLY DYING AND LOST HER MEMORY TOO, I WAS SO DESPERATE TO GET MY MOTHER BACK TO NORMAL, ONE DAY MY UNCLE WHO LIVES IN LONDON UNITED KINGDOM TOLD ME ABOUT DR OLIHA ,WHO HELPED HIM GET RID OF HERPES /GENITAL WART WITH HERBAL MEDICINE AND HIS HERBAL SOAP ,I WAS SO SHOCKED WHEN HE TOLD ME ABOUT THIS ,ALTHOUGH I NEVER BELIEVE IN HERB BUT, I KEEP TO BELIEVE BECAUSE MY UNCLE CAN’T TELL ME LIES WHEN IT COMES TO HEALTH CONDITION I CONTACTED DR OLIHA VIA HIS EMAIL; OLIHA . MIRACLEMEDICINE @ GMAIL . COM , YOU CAN TALK TO HIM VIA CALL OR WHATSAPP MESSENGER ON +2349038382931 , HE REPLIED AND ASK ME TO SEND MY HOME ADDRESS AND MY MOTHER’S DETAIL AND THEN I PURCHASED THE HERBAL MEDICINE,SENT ME THE HERBAL MEDICINE THROUGH COURIER SERVICE, WHEN I RECEIVED THIS HERBAL MEDICINE USED IT FOR 2 WEEKS, AND 4 DAYS OF USAGE THE WARTS FELL OFF, MY MOTHER I NOW TOTALLY CURED AND MY MOTHER IS LIVING FREE AND HAPPY AGAIN. YOU CAN TALK TO DR VIA HIS MOBILE NUMBER OR WHATS APP HIM ON +2349038382931 OR https :// olihamiraclemedici.wixsite .com / drolihamiraclemedici/ ALL THANKS TO DOCTOR DR OLIHA 

    Reply
  10. Violet Holt
    Violet Holt says:

    Find a natural alternative method to reverse different diseases and STDs no matter what hospital’s says about these illness. I am sharing my healing encounter from genital herpes after using World Rehabilitation Clinic Formula to cure my HSV-1&2 diagnosis permanently. A few weeks ago my new lab result shows that I tested negative. I am so happy I did gave it a try. Currently, my 65 years old mom is using ” herbs” to eliminate her diabetes and the recovery process is amazing. I am recommending this product for those that are willing to give it a try as these holistic remedies do not have any side effects. It’s also crucial to learn as much as you can about your diagnosis. Seek options check out: ( worldrehabilitateclinic. com )

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Want to join the discussion?
Feel free to contribute!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *