UNODC: COVID-19 pandemic fuels major increase in drug use globally
By 2030, people using drugs in Africa alone is expected to rise by 40 percent as compared to 11 percent around the world, the 2021
By 2030, people using drugs in Africa alone is expected to rise by 40 percent as compared to 11 percent around the world, the 2021
Claim: AstraZeneca and Sputnik V vaccines are not effective against the Delta strain of the COVID-19 virus Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu A news
A widely circulated message on WhatsApp is claiming that the Delta COVID-19 variant also known as or B.1.617.2 has been detected in Ghana. The message
As the global fight against COVID-19 continues and more than 2.5 billion doses of coronavirus vaccines administered in over 190 countries, vaccine hesitancy remains a
Claim: All vaccinated people will die within 2 years Source: WhatsApp Message Verdict: FALSE Researched Gifty Tracy Aminu A widely circulated message on WhatsApp in Ghana claims
Claim: 4 claims about COVID-19 and treatment protocols Source: WhatsApp message Verdict: 4 CLAIMS FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu A message circulating on WhatsApp FALSELY claims COVID-19 has
Claim: COVID-19 vaccines are poisonous Source: WhatsApp Audio Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu An audio clip being passed around on WhatsApp is encouraging people to
Claim: 2 COVID-19 vaccine conspiracy theories Source: WhatsApp video Verdict: 2 FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu A video clip that has been tagged by WhatsApp as “forwarded many
Claim: Five COVID-19 vaccines have lower efficacy than previously announced Source: Facebook post Verdict: FALSE Researched Gifty Tracy Aminu A widely shared Facebook post is claiming the effectiveness of five
Claim: COVID-19 vaccines contain microchips Source: WhatsApp Video Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu A 2 minutes 10 seconds long video showing 4 people who claim the