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May

    Combatting health misinformation in developing regions – An Excerpt From First Check’s Coffee Table Book

    • Dr Sameera Ranasinghe  / 6 months
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    • 3 min read

    With the spread of health misinformation, especially during crises like COVID-19, countries like Sri Lanka struggle, shedding light on the difficulties faced by healthcare workers who lack the necessary skills, training, and resources to combat false health information effectively. “It’s important to acknowledge that healthcare officials in most developing countries are overworked and lack the […]

    07
    Oct

      First Check Diaries by Dr Sameera Ranasinghe

      • Dr Sameera Ranasinghe  / 2 years
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      • 3 min read

      I was introduced to the world of fact-checking after working in the public health sector for more than eight years. Although health promotion was one of my fields of expertise, I had no idea that there existed a systematic methodology to detect false health claims and evaluate evidence critically in the public domain. It was […]

      07
      Apr

        Step up the fight against misinformation 

        • Dr Sameera Ranasinghe  / 3 years
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        • 2 min read

        The health misinformation crisis won’t end with the pandemic. It’s important for healthcare professionals to be well-versed with fact-checking.