Nigeria: Nigeria Health Watch Partners With Meedan to Counter Misinformation On COVID-19 in Nigeria

[Nigeria Health Watch] Abuja -Concerned by the rapid spread of misinformation around COVID-19, Nigeria Health Watch and Meedan have partnered to counter misinformation around COVID-19 and other public health challenges. The spread of misinformation during disease outbreaks is a global issue and has been identified as such by the World Health Organization. False or misleading information around preventions, treatments and cures can be dangerous for the public's health, and can cause confusion and panic. Thus, there is an urgent need for