Kenya: Kenyan Senator Abdul Haji Did Not Approve Ebola Facility in Garissa for US Citizens

IN SHORT: A document posted on Facebook claims that the senator for Garissa, Abdul Haji, approved an Ebola quarantine facility in the county for US citizens. He has dismissed the… Read more »

Kenya: No, Governor of Kenya's Kiambu County Didn't Welcome Plans to Quarantine US Ebola Patients

No, governor of Kenya's Kiambu county didn't welcome plans to quarantine US Ebola patients Read more »

Kenya: No, Plane Crash in Kenya's Maasai Mara Did Not Involve US Medics On Way to Controversial Ebola Facility

IN SHORT: Social media posts claim that a light aircraft which crashed in Kenya's Maasai Mara was en route to a proposed Ebola quarantine facility in the country. But the plane was… Read more »

Kenya: No Evidence Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan Offered to Host Kenya's Proposed Ebola Facility

IN SHORT: Social media posts claim Hassan offered to host a proposed and highly controversial US-linked Ebola quarantine facility if Kenya declined. But there is no evidence she… Read more »

Kenya: No, Photo Does Not Show Ebola Patients Arriving in Kenya From U.S.

No, photo does not show Ebola patients arriving in Kenya from US Read more »

Africa: Viral Video Exaggerates Vaccine Side Effects in Children and Falsely Urges Parents to Avoid Vaccination

Viral video exaggerates vaccine side effects in children and falsely urges parents to avoid vaccination Read more »

Africa: Pomegranate May Have Promising Health Benefits, but No Evidence Fruit Can Prevent or Treat Cancer

Pomegranate may have promising health benefits, but no evidence fruit can prevent or treat cancer Read more »

Africa: Imposter Facebook Page Uses Watu Branding to Lure Users Into Paying for Non-Existent Goods

Imposter Facebook page uses Watu branding to lure users into paying for non-existent goods Read more »

Africa: No Evidence Consuming Avocado Seed Can 'Clean' Womb or Improve Fertility

No evidence consuming avocado seed can 'clean' womb or improve fertility Read more »

Nigeria: No Evidence Photo Shows Doctors Using Phone Flashlights During Surgery in Nigeria

No evidence photo shows doctors using phone flashlights during surgery in Nigeria Read more »

Africa: No Need to Fear the Perfume Seller - 1990s Hoax About Fainting After Sniffing Perfume Still Not Backed By Evidence

No need to fear the perfume seller - 1990s hoax about fainting after sniffing perfume still not backed by evidence Read more »

Kenya: No, Kenya Medical Training College Admissions and Placements Not Handled Via Personal Numbers, Ignore Fake Document Online

No, Kenya Medical Training College admissions and placements not handled via personal numbers, ignore fake document online Read more »

Africa: No, Neem Tea Won't Prevent All Illnesses Claimed in Viral Social Media Posts

IN SHORT: Posts claiming that tea made with the leaves of the neem plant can kill intestinal parasites and cure a host of other ailments are circulating on Instagram. But there is… Read more »

Africa: No Evidence That a Mixture of Stoney Ginger Drink and Onions Will Shrink Fibroids or Ovarian Cysts - Visit a Doctor Instead

IN SHORT: Some social media posts claim that a mixture of Stoney ginger drink and grated onions can shrink fibroids or ovarian cysts. But this is false; there is no evidence that… Read more »

Africa: No, Beetroot Juice Won't 'Kill Cancer Cells in 42 Days'

IN SHORT: Don't believe social media posts claiming that drinking beetroot juice can kill cancer cells within 42 days. Cancer is a serious medical condition that requires diagnosis… Read more »

Africa: No, Gammora Is Not a 'Cure' for HIV. False Promises and Fake Medicine Being Sold On Social Media

No, Gammora is not a 'cure' for HIV. False promises and fake medicine being sold on social media Read more »

South Africa: South African Healthcare Group Netcare Not Offering 'Free Nursing Training for 2026' Via Whatsapp, Third-Party Links

South African healthcare group Netcare not offering 'free nursing training for 2026' via WhatsApp, third-party links Read more »

Africa: Kenyan TV Anchors Didn't Say Covid Vaccines Cause Arthritis - Ignore Ai-Generated Video

Kenyan TV anchors didn't say Covid vaccines cause arthritis - ignore AI-generated video Read more »

Africa: Ignore Social Media Posts Claiming Mixture of Jameson Whiskey and Garlic Can Cure HIV/Aids

Ignore social media posts claiming mixture of Jameson whiskey and garlic can cure HIV/Aids Read more »

Kenya: Ignore Fake News Graphics Claiming Kenya's Murang'a County Already Received Funds From Country's Health Authority

Ignore fake news graphics claiming Kenya's Murang'a county already received funds from country's health authority Read more »

Africa: Traditional Use of Nhundurwa Fruit for Reducing Toothache and Pain but Little Solid Evidence for Viral Health Claims

Traditional use of nhundurwa fruit for reducing toothache and pain but little solid evidence for viral health claims Read more »

Africa: No, Lemon, Water and Sugar Will Not Fix Burning Sensation During Urination - See Doctor Instead

No, lemon, water and sugar will not fix burning sensation during urination; see doctor instead Read more »

Africa: Yes, Grains Convert to Glucose, but Millets Are Good for Diabetics

IN SHORT: A reel circulating on Facebook advises people with diabetes to avoid eating grains, particularly millets, because they convert to glucose after digestion. But medical… Read more »

Africa: No Evidence That Boiling Coca-Cola With Red Onion Will Fight Flu Quickly

IN SHORT: A video circulating on Facebook claims that boiling Coca-Cola with red onion and drinking it warm can cure influenza. While the drink may feel soothing, there is no… Read more »

South Africa: Watch Out - Mexican Poppy Plant Doesn't Cure Cancer, Might Poison You

Watch out: Mexican poppy plant doesn't cure cancer, might poison you Read more »