This project addresses the growing impact of health misinformation, which spreads rapidly through digital media and undermines informed decision-making. Partner universities identified a strong need for interdisciplinary actions that combine health sciences, communication, and technology to help students and communities critically evaluate online health content.
The initiative has two main objectives. The first is to reduce the risk of believing false health information by engaging students in participatory research, conducting systematic literature reviews, and creating educational materials, workshops, and seminars for diverse audiences. The second objective is to empower communities with digital tools—a guidebook, a website, and the co-design of a mobile app and digital game—to build digital health literacy and support vulnerable groups.
As a CIVIS Open Lab collaboration, the project integrates research, community engagement, and digital innovation, culminating in shared outputs and a final dissemination event.
