Fighting the COVID-19 “Infodemic” in South Africa: How Conspiracy Theories Undermined Protection
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When COVID-19 emerged, the world faced not only a deadly virus but also an "infodemic", a flood of misinformation and conspiracy theories spreading as fast as the disease itself. In South Africa, these false narratives profoundly shaped people's willingness to follow protective measures and accept vaccines, undermining efforts to control the pandemic.
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Bam, N.E., 2025. Fighting the COVID-19 “Infodemic” in South Africa: How Conspiracy Theories Undermined Protection [ Strategies to address conspiracy beliefs and misinformation on COVID-19 in South Africa: A narrative literature review. Health SA Gesondheid, 27, 8 pages. doi: https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v27i0.1851], North-West University, http://hdl.handle.net/10394/43476