Tag: misinformation

Chart showing infodemic conversation themes during Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak: disease information, cross-border concerns, healthcare access, and outbreak legitimacy narratives
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Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in DRC triggers infodemic surge, with misinformation undermining public health response

Official confirmation of Ebola Bundibugyo in the DRC on 15 May 2026 triggered a spike in monitored online conversations, but…

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School building with vaccine safety information overlay showing scientific evidence
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Pennsylvania Schools Distribute Debunked Vaccine Misinformation to Thousands of Parents

Multiple Pennsylvania school districts distributed materials containing debunked vaccine misinformation to thousands of parents. The materials included false claims linking…

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Medical conference attendees discussing infectious disease research and combating health misinformation
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Infectious Disease Conferences Face Growing Importance Amid Misinformation and Political Constraints

The 36th ESCMID congress highlighted the critical role of scientific gatherings in countering misinformation and political constraints on infectious disease…

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