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Debunking Health Misinformation in Latino Communities
The Salud podcast provides accurate health information to Hispanic communities across the Northeast
The Threat of Bogus Doctors in Africa
Social media is propelling the popularity and reach of medical frauds in South Africa and Malawi
The Crisis of Trust in Public Health
Sociopolitical trends influence people's confidence in public health institutions
Moving the Needle on Health Disinformation
Preventing harmful health information requires transparency not regulation
Spotify's COVID-19 Controversy
How artists Neil Young and Joni Mitchell took a stand against COVID-19 disinformation
Countering COVID-19 Misinformation in Africa
On a continent of 1.3 billion people, WHO and partners are working to cut through the noise on social media and dash hea
Overcoming COVID-19 Misinformation in Africa
Country borders and language barriers do little to stop the spread of unverified scientific claims about COVID-19
Human Rights and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Governments have an obligation to guarantee the continued protection of the public's rights during and after a pandemic
COVID-19—A Review of Community Participation
Citizen participation can reduce damages caused by the pandemic and—crucially—help identify a sustainable path forward
Back to Basics After COVID-19
Investing in Primary Care Now Will Prepare the U.S. for the Next Pandemic
How the Origins of COVID-19 Became Politicized
Where the coronavirus came from is no longer a scientific question—thanks to narrative spin, agendas, and misinformation
Contact Tracing Requires Building Trust
As states gear up their contact tracing efforts, here’s how they should approach getting buy-in within their communities
Vaccine Dreams and Russian Reality
Putin's gamble on an untested cure has high stakes—it could pay off if it actually works but will cost lives if it fails