In an era where misinformation spreads faster than the truth, understanding public perception and response to false narratives is crucial. This article delves into the findings of a comprehensive survey conducted by Cameroon Check, revealing the impact of misinformation on society and the effectiveness of fact-checking strategies.
Category Archives: Fact Check
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Apr
Apr
The rapid spread of health-related misinformation has become a pressing concern, particularly in countries like Cameroon. The dissemination of false medical claims can have dire consequences, undermining public health efforts and leading to widespread confusion and mistrust. This article delves into the role of fact-checking in combating heath misinformation.
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Apr
The advent of deepfake technology has ushered in a new phase of media manipulation that calls into question the fundamental principles of authenticity and truth. It makes it possible to produce incredibly lifelike modified audiovisual content.
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Feb
Feb
Hyderabad: Days after actor-model Poonam Pandey’s fake death controversy, several posts about cervical cancer have gone viral on social media. One such post claimed that the HPV vaccine, taken for cervical cancer, causes infertility among young women and their children run a higher risk of developing Down’s syndrome.
Fact Check, Media Literacy, Socio-cultural
Exploring the Impact of Misinformation on Society and Effective Fact Checking Strategies
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Feb
Feb
Impact of misinformation on different societal domains and provide evidence-based insights for effective fact-checking strategies.
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Feb
Feb
The claim that Eneo’s prepaid meters are prototypes is false. Instead, the prepaid meters are being upgraded to the STS Edition 2 standard and are not prototype versions.
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Feb
Feb
Fact checked – Learn about the risks of using a Garlic-Lemon mixture for teeth whitening and enamel erosion.
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Jan
Jan
In African football, where passion and skill converge, a rivalry of epic proportions has captivated fans for decades. The battles between Cameroon and Nigeria.
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Jan
Jan
Claim: According to social media reports, a tragic incident at Lycée Etoug Ebe in Yaounde resulted in a stampede that caused the loss of several student lives and left others critically injured. However, upon fact-checking, these reports are false.
Fact Check
Old video of a child eating grass unrelated to the current conflict in Gaza and South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
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South Africa has accused Israel of genocide over its actions against the Palestinian people in Gaza and taken the case to the International Court of Justice in The Hague. But a video circulating on social media of a child eating grass has nothing to do with the case – it’s been online since at least early 2022.