Health
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FALSE! No Nigerian agency warned of “extreme air pollution” during harmattan
Claim: Viral WhatsApp message allegedly from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns Nigerians about the current extreme air pollution harmful…
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2022 ACF Free cancer treatment, recirculated in 2026
Claim: The Africa Cancer Foundation is giving free breast cancer treatment Verdict: False. While the Africa Cancer Foundation provided free…
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Baking soda, lemon mixture does not cure mouth odour
Claim: A Facebook user, Joy’s Hair and Harmony, posted a video claiming that a mixture of warm water, baking soda,…
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Did New York record the first successful sickle cell anaemia cure?
Claim: A Facebook post by @Culture Collective stated that New York has recorded the first cure for sickle cell anaemia. …
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Five viral claims DUBAWA fact-checked on food and agriculture in Nigeria
Full Text Food and agriculture remain among the most discussed topics in Nigeria, encompassing everything from daily meals to national…
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Five absurd health claims that rocked 2025
Over time, health information actors have remained adamant, consistently mixing myths with truths and making assertions not backed by evidence. …
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Do condoms contain toxic chemicals capable of damaging the uterus?
Claim: An Instagram page with the handle @hustlingroute claims that condoms are dangerous and contain some toxic ingredients that can…
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Does bee venom eliminate breast cancer cells?
Claim: A Facebook user @Daily Updates stated in a post that bee venom eliminates breast cancer cells within 60 minutes.…
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Claim 24,000 females living with HIV/AIDS in Liberia, misleading
Claim: A Facebook influencer in Liberia, who goes by the name Bassa Monk, is alleging that “24,000 females between the…
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No scientific evidence onion juice cures conjunctivitis
Claim: A TikTok user in a video claimed that drinking onion juice and using it as an eyedrop would clear…
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