OP-ED

Tackling the Misinformation Pandemic in Health: Strategies for a Resilient Society

September 15, 2023

Misinformation in the health sector has become a pressing global concern, contributing to vaccine hesitancy, endangering public health, and eroding trust in...

OP-ED

The Missing Context of Misinformation: From Supply to Demand

September 4, 2023

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Misinformation isn’t a new phenomenon. For eons, our society has grappled with twisted public narratives spun by those hoping to profit—be it monetarily...

In Focus

Doctors should use #MedEd to reach millions, debunk misinformation: JAMA

August 30, 2023

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It is crucial to harness the potential of #MedEd without succumbing to group-think or politicization, thereby ensuring scientific rigor and better...

In Focus

IAVI-DataLEADS webinar: Experts advocate media literacy to combat vaccine misinformation

August 26, 2023

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The virtual workshop covered topics like ‘New and Innovative Vaccine Approaches,’ ‘Fighting Vaccine Misinformation & COVID-19...

In Focus

Doctors and scientists quitting social media amid trolling, fueling misinformation

July 21, 2023

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Social media helps to disseminate medical and scientific knowledge to the public but the high levels of harassment may lead experts to limit their social media...

OP-ED

AI can combat vaccine misinformation

May 15, 2023

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Artificial intelligence can allow for real-time analysis of public attitudes and sentiments from social media and Web platforms, giving an opportunity to track...

Videos

Why is scientific communication important? – In Conversation with Dr. Rajni Kant Srivastava

December 30, 2022

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Dr. Rajni Kant Srivastava is the Head of Division of Policy Making and Communications at the Indian Council of Medical Research. He explains the long term...

First Check

Fact-check: Mud baths not a blanket therapy

August 16, 2022

Spas and salons do have mud scrubbing treatments, but they can be used only on healthy skin for exfoliation purposes. It is not a magic bullet. You know that...

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Fact-check: Mother’s milk no substitute for vaccines

August 5, 2022

Vaccines are the most useful and lifesaving inventions in medical history. Beware of baseless claims that try to create panic and spread unscientific views on...

First Check

Internet searches on fake news, misinformation and disinformation peak during COVID-19

July 2, 2022

Google Search Trends indicate greater public interest in understanding and reporting misinformation amidst COVID-19 “infodemic” “We’re not just fighting a...