Episode 39

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3rd Nov 2021

Episode 39: Disinformation in Latin America - Interview with Leah Varjacques of VICE News

In this interview, we learn about the types of disinformation and created pseudoscience being heard and followed by some populations in Latin America. In particular we speak to Leah Varjacques of VICE News about her documentary work in Argentina and Bolivia and the rumors that are heard and believed about COVID vaccines. We also discuss the importance of advocacy and policy to address more accurate information for health and safety during the pandemic. Follow VICE on Twitter: @VICENews and @VICEWorldNews Learn more about the VICE News documentaries about the pandemic and disinformation in Latin America COVID Misinformation is Running Rampant Online and it's Worse in Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHDny7byfKs COVID Misinformation Has People Injecting Bleach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q955KCnHWBk --- This episode is sponsored by ยท Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/covid19ppc/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/covid19ppc/support

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Dr. April Moreno is a public health and informatics specialist consultant, and is the Founder of the Public Health Podcast Network, publichealthpodcasters.com. She is also dedicated to autoimmune health equity and is the Founder, CEO of the Autoimmune Community Institute, acicommunity.org.