In Zimbabwe, an almost-deadly collision between fake news and a real virus
Misinformation can affect and even derail polio vaccination campaigns, threatening the lives of children in underprotected communities.
Derick Matsengarwodzi
Derick Matsengarwodzi
Derick Matsengarwodzi is a versatile writer from Harare, Zimbabwe. His professional experience includes local and regional media, public relations, advertising, marketing, global journalism, and copywriting. Currently, his writings mainly focusing on the underrepresented communities are featured on Al Jazeera English, Al Jazeera Journalism Review, Mongabay, Gavi, African Arguments and Mail & Guardian (SA), and IJNet.
