- LASG Warns Against Circulation of False Health Information
- Asiyanbi reiterated the Lagos State Government’s commitment to providing the public with accurate, reliable, and timely health updates
- Elizabeth advised stakeholders to always verify information with health workers before acting on it
The Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Health District V, Dr. Oladapo Asiyanbi, has urged residents to exercise caution in spreading false or unverified health information.
Eko Hot Blog reports that at a recent stakeholders’ engagement at the Amuwo Odofin Local Government Multipurpose Hall, Asiyanbi while speaking warned that the circulation of unverified messages on social media and other platforms often fuels confusion, fear, and in some cases, endangers lives.
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Represented by the Director of Medical Services and Disease Control, Dr. Amina Ahmad Bello, he explained that the programme was designed to educate residents and stakeholders on the risks of health misinformation and to equip them with the right tools to verify and share only credible information.
Asiyanbi reiterated the Lagos State Government’s commitment to providing the public with accurate, reliable, and timely health updates.
He urged residents to confirm all health-related news through official government channels, recognised medical institutions, or credible media outlets.
Also addressing the gathering, the Director of Health Education and Promotion Services, Mrs. Elizabeth Oguntona, advised stakeholders to always verify information with health workers before acting on it.
She cautioned against spreading rumours, particularly on WhatsApp and other social media platforms.
The engagement featured presentations on managing health misinformation by the State Health Educator, Mr. Olusegun Badejo, and Mr. Abara Etim of Nigeria Healthwatch.
They encouraged residents to take an active role in curbing the spread of false information by sharing only verified news and discouraging rumours within their communities.
