Fact Check – Page 25

False Claim That WHO Declared Ebola a Global Emergency Fact-Checkers Debunk

Despite alarming Ebola spread in Congo WHO has not issued a global public health emergency as falsely stated in viral social media posts

Social media posts claiming Paz had stepped down after protests were false as of May 20 with the president still in office

White House reporters noted the US delegation discarded press lanyards and burner phones but details remain unclear.

The confusion was traced to now-discontinued Sovereign Gold Bond scheme and unrelated temple gold controversies.

The PIB urged people to check official government channels before sharing financial policy news.

The fact-check found Johnson’s actual remarks were more nuanced than viral social media posts suggested.

Officials confirmed no proposal for a cess or surcharge on overseas travel has been finalized.

The advisory came as misinformation about financial schemes spread rapidly on WhatsApp and social media.

AI tools writing fictional stories about celebrities are spreading confusion across social media platforms.

Officials warned that circulation of false government scheme information creates public confusion and speculation.