AIRA Infodemic Trends Report 12-18 June 2025
AIRA Infodemic Trends (12 – 18 June 2025)
Top concerns :
Mpox in Ethiopia & Ghana: Confusion reigns—unclear symptoms, risky home remedies, and calls to close schools highlight an urgent need for clear, audience-specific guidance on care and vaccination.
Polio & BCG in Kenya: After months of shortages, 6.2 million vaccine doses have arrived. Parents welcome the news but now demand precise rollout dates and catch-up plans for zero-dose children.
Counterfeit antimalarials in Namibia: A large batch of unregistered quinine was seized, shaking public trust and prompting citizen calls for full transparency and stronger safeguards.
Key resources: WHO explainer videos and infographics, Viral Facts Africa myth-busting cards, the “Ask-Mpox-Parent” WhatsApp bot, and a “Spot Fake Drugs” guide.
For more information, please contact: Salif Diarra at diarrasa [at] who.int (diarrasa[at]who[dot]int)
