Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

CAPRISA Slams Deepfake Video Spreading Vaccine Misinformation

6/26/2025

35 6

Summary

Story summary

CAPRISA has strongly condemned a deceptive deepfake video that misrepresents Professor Salim Abdool Karim, falsely alleging that COVID-19 vaccines are harmful. The organization emphasizes the safety of vaccines and calls on the public to seek health information from trustworthy sources. Misinformation remains a grave danger to public health, especially for vulnerable communities in South Africa.

1 of 1

Story summary

CAPRISA has strongly condemned a deceptive deepfake video that misrepresents Professor Salim Abdool Karim, falsely alleging that COVID-19 vaccines are harmful. The organization emphasizes the safety of vaccines and calls on the public to seek health information from trustworthy sources. Misinformation remains a grave danger to public health, especially for vulnerable communities in South Africa.