No “Global Health Certificate” from WHO; System Enables Countries to Verify Travel Medical Certificates
Claim: The WHO’s Global Digital Health Certification Network, or GDHCN for short, does not allow the organisation to “decide” what vaccinations people in member states must have before they can travel. Ignore social media posts claiming otherwise.
How to Spot Fake News: A Case Study of The Guardian Post Newspaper in Cameroon
Fake news is a term that refers to false or misleading information that is presented as factual news. It can have serious consequences for the public, such as influencing their opinions, emotions, and actions. In this case, the publisher of The Guardian Post was arrested for a fake cover page.
Fake News: Mango does not Cause Malaria
A widespread idea in Cameroon suggests that excessive consumption of mango causes malaria. But this assertion is false, as health experts have explained to us.
MTN Cameroon, Cameroon Tribune Engage in Deceitful Advertisement
MTN Cameroon, a mobile network operator in the country, and Cameroon Tribune, the state-owned newspaper, have deceived unsuspecting mobile users with a misleading advertisement campaign. The campaign used SMS as a tool for advertisement with the telephone number provided by MTN.
Fake Audio Added to CNN Video of Israel-Hamas War Coverage
Footage showing CNN journalists taking shelter from rockets near the Israel-Gaza border has been altered to include a fabricated voiceover directing them to stage their coverage.
Women’s Safety Around the World
Personal safety is a basic human right that no one should have to live without.
How to promote a culture of disaster risk reduction through education and awareness
reducing the risk of disasters requires not only technical and structural measures, but also social and cultural changes.
Social Media and Youth Mental Health (MeetUP)
The Meetup was held on Thursday, September 14 at College David Lavoisier and organized by Group B of 3 #AFF Cameroon.
Hoax ‘documentary’ about human flesh-eating
UK viewers watched a new documentary with horror on Monday night. Gregg Wallace: The British Miracle Meat, a Channel 4 programme, was about new food technology. Wallace, a BBC MasterChef co-presenter, fronted it.
Fact check: Coup in Niger sparks fake news
Videos and reports about the situation on the ground flooded the internet after the military coup in Niger. Some of the most viral claims were followed up by DW’s fact-checking team.