Fighting Falsehoods: Tackling Health Misinformation In Nigeria

🎙️ Welcome to the #BreakItDownPodcast, where we unpack big ideas shaping the future of health, development, and social change, one conversation at a time.In this episode, our hosts Chibuike Alagboso and Asari Ndem sit down with Sunday Oko, Programme Officer at Nigeria Health Watch, for an urgent conversation on the growing threat of health misinformation in Nigeria.Sunday shares critical insights into how false health information spreads, the real-life consequences on public health, and the gaps in trust, communication, and policy that make communities vulnerable to misleading claims.He also explores the power of media literacy, community engagement, and evidence-based storytelling as tools to counter misinformation and build a more resilient and informed society.🎧 Listen in to understand why fighting health misinformation is not just about fact-checking. It's about trust, transparency, and empowering people with the right information at the right time.Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe. This is the Break It Down Podcast where big ideas meet real conversations.📩 We’d love to hear from you. Send your feedback via [email protected]. You can also share your thoughts as voice notes and we might feature them in our next episode. Email us or send a WhatsApp message to +234 708 501 4676.Follow us on social media and join the conversation using #BreakItDownPodcast.We are always happy to receive your feedback via [email protected] and because we are doing this as a community, you can also send us your comments as voice notes and we will include them in our episodes.  Send your voice notes via email or our WhatsApp number - +234 708 501 4676 Follow us across Social Media and engage with us using the hashtag - #BreakItDownPodcast.Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Website