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South Africa Fights HIV Misinformation Before It Spreads
Solutions2h ago

South Africa Fights HIV Misinformation Before It Spreads

Researchers in South Africa are using social media to protect a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection from misinformation before false claims can take hold. Their proactive approach could help ensure more people benefit from the twice-yearly injection that could change the course of the epidemic.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Epidemiologist Builds Early-Warning System Against Misinfo
SolutionsMay 8

Epidemiologist Builds Early-Warning System Against Misinfo

A public health professor turned her social media followers into a powerful force for good, creating a network that spots and stops health misinformation before it spreads. Their work shows how everyday people can fight back against false claims that put lives at risk.

STAT News3 min read
Ex-Church Member Now Fights Misinformation for the UN
SolutionsMar 24

Ex-Church Member Now Fights Misinformation for the UN

A man raised in an end-times church where science was considered evil now helps the United Nations combat health misinformation. His childhood love of snakes opened the first crack in his belief system.

STAT News2 min read
Why Humans Thrive Anywhere: Our Adaptability Superpower
InnovationMar 21

Why Humans Thrive Anywhere: Our Adaptability Superpower

A Duke scientist's new book reveals how our bodies constantly adjust to different environments, from deep-sea diving to high altitudes. Understanding this shared human adaptability could fight dangerous health misinformation.

Live Science2 min read
Young Scientists Launch Group to Fight Health Misinformation
SolutionsMar 6

Young Scientists Launch Group to Fight Health Misinformation

A grassroots science advocacy organization born from 2025 protests has evolved into a multifaceted movement combating health misinformation. Stand Up For Science is taking the fight to social media, congressional offices, and everyday spaces where scientists traditionally haven't engaged.

STAT News3 min read
Nigeria Enlists Faith Leaders to Expand Healthcare Access
SolutionsFeb 18

Nigeria Enlists Faith Leaders to Expand Healthcare Access

President Bola Tinubu is partnering with traditional and religious leaders to bring universal healthcare to Nigeria's most underserved communities. The initiative deploys young health professionals to all 774 local government areas while empowering trusted local voices to monitor clinics and counter health misinformation.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Moroccan Med Student Fights Health Myths for 100K Followers
Acts of KindnessJan 28

Moroccan Med Student Fights Health Myths for 100K Followers

A Moroccan medical student is using social media to combat dangerous health misinformation, reaching over 100,000 young followers with evidence-based education. Doc.karami is bridging the gap between medical science and the millions scrolling through viral health trends.

Morocco World News2 min read
Kenya Media Fact-Checkers Expose AI Vaccine Scam Video
Global NewsJan 27

Kenya Media Fact-Checkers Expose AI Vaccine Scam Video

Fake AI-generated videos impersonating trusted Kenyan journalists tried to scare people into buying fake arthritis cures, but fact-checkers quickly exposed the scam. The swift debunking shows how media literacy efforts are protecting communities from dangerous health misinformation.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read