They turn to Facebook to find a cure for diabetes— and became victims of Online Health Disinformation Exploiting Africans
By Olayinka Shehu It began with a 2023 Facebook post claiming to cure diabetes; what was uncovered was a web of deception built on false hope. No one responded meaningfully to Mantebe Raphoto’s plea for help. No other members of the group responded with concern or caution about the post that had appeared in a…