FACTSHEET: Common myths and misconceptions about leprosy
Ghana has detected at least 200 new cases of leprosy annually in the last five years and widespread myths and...
HOAX: Saudi Airlines is not offering cash rewards to Ghanaians as Ramadan subsidy
Claim: Saudi Airlines offers cash rewards to Ghanaians as Ramadan subsidy Source: Phishing link Verdict: HOAX Researched by David Yovo-Ofori A...
FACTSHEET: What to know about Bilharzia amid fears of outbreak following Akosombo dam spillage
Bilharzia also known as schistosomiasis affects almost 240 million people across the world, with more than 700 million live in...
FACTSHEET: Meningitis in Ghana – Myths and Misconceptions
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges - the covering of the brain and spinal cord - most often caused...
FACT-CHECK: Has Cote d’Ivoire’s economy performed better than Ghana over the last 3 years?
Claim: Cote d’Ivoire’s GDP better than Ghana’s over the last 3 years Source: Dr Abdul-Rashid Hasan Pelpuo Verdict: TRUE Researched by Sedem Kwasigah The...
FALSE: Minister for Information makes false claims about Ghana’s fiscal deficit in 2016 and 2019
Claim: Comparing Ghana's fiscal deficit in 2016 and 2019 Source: Fatimatu Abubakar Verdict: FALSE Researched by Benjamin Tenkorang The Minister...
Fact-Checking Prez Akufo-Addo’s penultimate State of the Nation Address
President Nana Akufo-Addo on February 27, 2024, delivered his 8th State of the Nation Address before parliament as demanded by the...
FACT-CHECK: Has Prez Akufo-Addo angrily responded to Dr Bawumia’s recent national address?
Claim: President Akufo-Addo is annoyed with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia Source: X / Twitter Verdict: MISLEADING Researched by Benjamin Tenkorang A viral video of President Nana Akufo-Addo...
FACT-CHECK: No soldier has been killed in Ashaiman as being portrayed on social media
Claim: Ghanaian military officer killed in Ashaiman Source: Viral social media post Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu Ashaiman, a town...
FACT-CHECK: Has Ghana’s cocoa production declined to below 500,000 metric tonnes in 2023?
Claims: Ghana's worsening economic difficulties and poor performance of the cocoa sector Source: Fifi Fiavi Kwetey Verdict: 2 TRUE, 1...
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