Generating Knowledge - Impacting Health
Navigating Health Scams
Professor Salim Abdool Karim, the Director of the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), has been a victim of misleading adverts using his image to promote purported health products on social media platforms.
CAPRISA is actively addressing this issue and distancing itself from the adverts and health-related claims being made. The public must be vigilant to identify and report health-related scams and misinformation. Individuals encountering any adverts featuring Prof. Karim are encouraged to report them as fake. For those facing advertisements suggesting Prof. Karim supports a specific product, we urge you to report it as fake immediately. It is essential to note that Prof. Salim Abdool Karim has never endorsed any medicines for any company and strongly advises against purchasing medicines from social media. To ensure the authenticity of health-related information, it is recommended to verify the information on this website.
CAPRISA is committed to protecting the safety and well-being of the public and addressing any fraudulent practices that pose risks to the community.
In response to these concerns, minimizing the risk for individuals, CAPRISA offers the following guidance:
- Trustworthy Health Information: Utilize credible sources such as CAPRISA and the Department of Health for accurate health information.
- Fact-Check Health Claims: Verify the authenticity of health claims and products to ensure reliability and safety.
- Reporting Suspected Scams: Report any health-related scams or misinformation to relevant authorities or consumer protection organizations.
- Staying Vigilant, Staying Safe: Protect yourself and others from health-related scams and misinformation by staying informed and seeking accurate health information.
- Resources: Visit the websites of the Department of Health and SAPHRA for trustworthy health information and guidance on health-related products.
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