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AIRA Infodemic Trends Report - 4 -11 December 2023 (Weekly Brief #100 of 2023)

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High concern about the rise of malaria and cholera cases amid el nino flooding in the Horn of Africa

The Horn of Africa is grappling with floods and landslides due to el nino. Limited sanitation and natural disasters impede efforts to curb the spread of malaria and cholera.

Cameroonian blogger claims child suffered burns following polio vaccination at school

The level of engagement on vaccine-related news is still high on social media. Polio vaccine disinformation in Cameroon might have a potential spillover effect on the current malaria vaccination.

The risk of anthrax outbreak at regional level considered high

The ban on livestock movement continues to affect business owners and beef dealers and generate the highest share of conversations about anthrax.