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False, the BCG vaccine is not charged for
The Bacille de Calmette et Guérin (BCG) vaccine is the only approved vaccine against tuberculosis, providing protection for…
The medications for treating sickle cell disease do not increase painful crises
Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that can cause painful crises. It is an inherited condition,…
False, okra does not cause sexual weakness in men
An assertion claiming that okra pods cause sexual weakness in men is false, as confirmed by health specialists…
The polio vaccine does not make children sterile
The Central African Republic continues to face numerous epidemic and pandemic diseases that pose a public health threat.…
False: Wagner Group members did not expel patients from hospitals in Bangui
The Minister of Public Health and Population, Dr. Pierre Somse, has firmly rejected this information, stating that it…
No, okra does not cure snake bites
Okra is not a remedy for snake bites, health specialists have confirmed to AFC. Published on May 2,…
Understanding Breast Cancer
Recent information has been circulating about the rising rates of breast cancer in the Central African Republic. This…
What You Need to Know About Malnutrition
Malnutrition is a condition of deficiency, excess, or imbalance in a person’s energy or nutritional intake. It is…
Understanding the Origins of Mental Illness
In our recent fact-checking productions, widespread rumors highlight several factors as sources of mental disorders. In this section…
False, no new BCG test in Africa
A publication circulating on WhatsApp groups claims that forty-six researchers will visit 24 African countries to test a…