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\n2021 – Elsevier<\/a>, a global leader in research publishing and
\ninformation analytics, has launched its India COVID-19 Healthcare Hub<\/a> for frontline healthcare workers and members of the public in
\nIndia. Featuring complimentary resources and online learning
\ntools, the India COVID-19 Healthcare Hub offers the latest evidence-based information on the novel coronavirus, with materials on the prevention
\nand management of COVID-19 to help limit the spread of
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\nresearch has shown that 67.2% of misinformation in
\nIndia involves health-related topics, such as falsehoods on the COVID-19
\nvaccine, other forms of medical treatments, medical institutions and healthcare
\nfacilities1<\/sup>. The same study found that online media was responsible
\nfor higher volumes of inaccurate news (94.4%) compared to mainstream media (5.6%),
\nwith false claims being distributed mainly on social media platforms. As India
\ncontinues to grapple with COVID-19 cases, it is imperative to address the
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\nsystem and combat the spread of misinformation, Elsevier’s India COVID-19
\nHealthcare Hub contains the latest fact-based information on COVID-19, including
\napproved treatments and guidelines, along with other useful tools to help
\ndoctors, nurses and healthcare workers provide patient care. This resource aims
\nto meet the increasing need for standardized, credible and accurate information
\naround the pandemic and allow healthcare professionals to provide consistent
\nand safe patient care. <\/p>\n
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\nKeng Lim, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Elsevier, said: “As a trusted
\npartner to healthcare workers, we believe that Elsevier has a responsibility to
\nprovide high quality evidence-based information and tools on COVID-19 and the
\nnewly approved vaccines. By aligning these localized resources to global care
\nstandards, we aim to support frontline workers with credible data and patient discussion
\ntools that can bolster their confidence to address concerns, dispel vaccine
\nfalsities and quickly make critical decisions for better patient outcomes. The India
\nCOVID-19 Healthcare Hub also provides patients with a single source of accurate
\ndata to help curb the spread of misinformation on the disease.” <\/p>\n
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\naddition to the India COVID-19 Healthcare Hub, Elsevier is also supporting Swasth Foundation<\/a>, a not-for-profit organization that promotes
\nuniversal and affordable healthcare for the people of India. Together with the
\nRELX Group, Elsevier’s parent company, the two organizations have contributed
\napproximately 22 high-flow oxygen concentrators to support more than 12,000 critically
\nill patients in India. <\/p>\n
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\nKaul, Managing Director, India, Elsevier, said: “The COVID-19 pandemic has been
\na global health crisis for over a year and our teams across the United Kingdom
\nand Latin America have conducted extensive research around thee variants of
\ncoronavirus. These global insights are now available through the India COVID-19
\nHealthcare Hub, providing the public and healthcare professionals with access
\nto the latest resources to manage the new strain of the virus. <\/p>\n
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\nIndia COVID-19 Healthcare Hub provides support to healthcare institutions,
\nhospitals and healthcare professionals through evidence-based resources that
\ncan educate patients while protecting others in their communities. We urge all
\nfrontline workers and members of the public to utilize these resources<\/a> to remain well informed about the prevention and
\nmanagement of COVID-19.”<\/p>\n
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\nfrom: Al-Zaman, M.S. 2021. “COVID-19-Related Social Media Fake News in India,” Journalism
\nand Media<\/i>, vol 2 (1); https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/journalmedia2010007<\/a>. <\/p>\n