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True, Maggi cubes increase cardiovascular risk
An oral rumor has been circulating among the Central African population for several months, claiming that consuming Maggi…
May 23, 2023
False, abstinence does not cause fibroids in women
An assertion that sexual abstinence causes fibroids in women is false, according to health specialists who spoke to…
May 23, 2023
False, the Euphorbia plant does not cure all diseases.
Even though this plant has certain virtues, this information is scientifically unfounded according to the Ministry of Health…
May 23, 2023
No, banana peels do not prevent skin rashes after vaccination
Recently, a rumor has been circulating in various neighborhoods of Bangui, claiming that using banana peels on the…
May 23, 2023
No, the vaccines at the Mother and Child Center are not expired
An unfounded rumor entirely rejected by the Ministry of Health and Population, the Mother and Child Center, and…
May 23, 2023
True, excessive and prolonged alcohol consumption causes liver cirrhosis.
The rumor that excessive and prolonged consumption of alcohol, especially adulterated alcohol, causes liver cirrhosis is confirmed by…
May 16, 2023
No, excessive mango consumption does not cause meningitis.
A rumor circulating recently in Bangui and its surroundings claims that “excessive consumption of mangoes causes meningitis.” This…
May 15, 2023
Understanding the Origins of Mental Illness
In our recent fact-checking productions, widespread rumors highlight various factors as sources of mental disorders. In this section…
May 2, 2023
What You Need to Know About Malnutrition
Malnutrition is a condition that arises from either overnutrition or undernutrition. It is characterized by the absence of…
May 2, 2023
COVID-19: Does Vaccination Have a Minor Effect on Menstruation? True or False?
The Central African Republic has not yet recorded such cases within its territory. However, a recent French study…
April 27, 2023