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Harmful medical misinformation floods Philippines social media platforms

SCMP, 16 Mar 2023
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The Bar Bilat “virginity soap” is widely promoted by vloggers in the Philippines. However, it’s actually part of a misinformation crisis involving untested cosmetic products and treatments promised as a quick fix for chronic illnesses. Some Filipino doctors have tried to counter the misinformation by creating their own videos, but that move has backfired as their footage was used to promote fake products.

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