Why We Fact-Check Health Misinformation

September 30, 2021

It is important to focus on the context of online social networks, which have fundamentally changed the way information is produced, consumed, and transmitted...

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In Focus

“Universal healthcare as a fundamental right needs to be enshrined in the Constitution”

September 27, 2021

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The fourth edition of the Health of India virtual E-Summit, series featuring Andhra Pradesh and Telangana held on September 24, 2021, saw the panel speakers...

First Check

What The Fact! – Vaccines are our only ticket out of the pandemic

September 16, 2021

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Get vaccinated at the first opportunity you get. And yes, ignore every opinion that tells you not to. It is my habit to check the daily figures on COVID every...

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‘Along with the challenges and disruptions, COVID-19 has resulted in healthcare innovations’

September 6, 2021

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The Health of Karnataka virtual E-Summit was presented by Intellect Bizware and SAP, with Kruxd as Data Partner, convened by Health Analytics Asia, and hosted...

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COVID-19 vaccines cannot be used to track people

September 3, 2021

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Viral Facebook post in multiple South Asian languages falsely claims that Russian hackers now have access to the “exact GPS coordinates, sleep status, and...

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What The Fact! – Conspiracies, Concoctions and COVID

September 2, 2021

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What drives the misinformation ecosystem is the lack of knowledge, fuelled by fear. If you believed what you read and watch on social media about vaccines –...

OP-ED

Herbal remedies can cause liver injuries

August 30, 2021

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Popular herbal medicines for COVID-19 have been reported to adversely affect the liver and kidney – at times, even leading to death. Recently, a tweet by...

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Debunking three controversial COVID-19 claims

August 19, 2021

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A YouTube channel called ‘Unmask Express’ has been consistently making unscientific claims about the vaccines against COVID-19, RT-PCR tests and the existence...

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COVID-19 vaccination: Beware of bogus dos & don’ts

August 2, 2021

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While proper nutrition and hydration are essential for good health, there’s no evidence to support claims made by a WhatsApp forward to reduce the side effects...

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In times of conflict: A health project to strengthen Maternal & Child Health in Afghanistan

August 2, 2021

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, 150 midwives will be trained through a simulation- based digital platform to reach over 45,000 households in 10 provinces by...