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Fact Check
No “Global Health Certificate” from WHO; System Enables Countries to Verify Travel Medical Certificates
29
Jan
Jan
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.
Fact Check, Socio-cultural
Social Media Reactions to the Pope’s Declaration on Blessing Irregular Couples
07
Jan
Jan
The Pope’s declaration on blessing irregular couples or people in irregular situations, such as same-sex couples, has ignited a mixed debate on social media platforms.
Fact Check, Socio-cultural, Training
How can Citizens Participate & Contribute to Building a Culture of Peace & Tolerance Online?
26
Nov
Nov
Read the article to find out how citizens can participate and contribute to building a culture of peace and tolerance online.
23
Nov
Nov
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.
23
Nov
Nov
This article reports on a study of medicinal plants for reproductive health care in Cameroon and Central Africa. It documents the indigenous knowledge, pharmacological properties, and safety of 70 plant species used by traditional healers and elders for 27 reproductive ailments. It also discusses the importance of integrating traditional and modern health systems, and the need for more research and conservation of the medicinal plants.
Fact Check, Socio-cultural
Massive Recruitment Opportunity to work in Canada for 10,000 FCFA (Misleading)
27
Oct
Oct
A TikTok video posted by official_princess_eva_19 on October 16, 2023 claims that there is a massive recruitment opportunity for Cameroonians to work in Canada for a fee of 10,000 FCFA.
20
Oct
Oct
Claim: Israel’s iron dome anti-missile defence system is no joke. Verdict: Verified. Israel’s Iron Dome system is accurate and overstretched to the point where US will send 2 Iron Domes.
19
Oct
Oct
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.
17
Oct
Oct
Claim: Authorities have tightened measures at the borders to limit the spread of bedbugs in Algeria which have swept across France. Verdict: This is verifiable but several news outlets have reported the news with exaggeration and potentially misleading readers. Small, bloodsucking insects called bedbugs can infest homes, hotels, and public transport. As far as we […]