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vaccines
08
Apr

    Vaccines Save Lives—Strengthening Access, Equity and Trust

    • Dr Sabba Mehmood / 2 weeks
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    • 4 min read

    Vaccination remains one of the most effective scientific tools for preventing disease and saving lives. Since the launch of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in 1974, and its evolution into India’s Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), we’ve come a long way in safeguarding communities across generations. Today, vaccines prevent an estimated 3.5 to 5 million deaths every year, protecting […]

    polio victory to TB fight
    16
    Mar

      From polio victory to TB fight: First Check champions India’s public health mission

      • Dr Sabba Mehmood / 1 month
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      • 3 min read

        The journey of First Check is rooted in a strong belief in the power of credible and timely information. In public health, access to accurate, evidence-based information is essential to protect lives, guide communities, and strengthen health systems. First Check supports this effort by verifying online claims, debunking unscientific narratives, and expanding access to […]

      misinformation
      18
      Jan

        ‘Meta’s decision to stop fact-checking will fuel more health-related misinformation’

        • Dr Sabba Mehmood / 1 year
        • 0
        • 4 min read

        Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that instead of relying on fact-checkers, Meta’s social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram, will leave it to people to fact-check information on their own. While fact-checkers around the world have raised alarms about the move, as a physician, I am afraid that public health may be one of the […]

        health misinformation fact-checking
        15
        Apr

          Collective effort essential to tackle health misinformation

          • Dr Sabba Mehmood / 2 years
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          • 3 min read

          Today, there is an abundance of information available online. But there is also a significant amount of misinformation. It has become vital to separate fact from fiction. The rise of social media and other tech start-ups has shifted the way people seek information. Rather than consulting qualified experts, many turn to online platforms. Misinformation plays […]

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