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Fact-check: No, these photos do not show a drinking competition in Juba recently

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Writer: Amule Alex

A Facebook post by Juba Media claiming that a drinking competition was held in Juba is false.

The post, which featured photos of some women drinking from the bottles of Heineken, asked people about who they thought would have won.

“We had a drinking competition last night in Juba. Who do you think won”? reads the post without mentioning where the event was held in Juba and which company organised it.

The screenshot of the false competition post by Juba Media

However, when the photos were verified by 211 Check using Google image lens, it appeared that it was tweeted on the Twitter handle Kulani on September 7th, 2022. And the tweet did not mention any drinking competition that took place in Juba. 

Screenshot of the tweet by Kulani

Also, the tweet, which generated 107 retweets, 56 quote tweets, and 529 reactions, did not describe the purpose and the location of the photos where the event took place.

Typically brewery companies that sell drinks like beer organise drinking competitions as part of their marketing strategy campaign to promote their brands, and it attracts crowds involving entertainment.

But no such event had occurred recently in Juba, as the Juba Media Facebook post claimed.

Conclusion:

The Facebook post by Juba Media on the 30th of November 2022 that the drinking competition took place in Juba over the weekend is false. A public event of such has yet to be held recently.

This fact-check was published as part of an assignment for the Empowering Fact-checking in South Sudan (EFiSS) Training Program by 211 Check. 

Fact-check: Yes, these images show a traffic jam along Seventh-day – Gudele street in Juba

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There was heavy traffic along Saint Kizito – Gudele street. If you look closely, there are water tanks common in South Sudan.

Writer Beatrice Amude Paulino

A Facebook post on 24th November 2022 by Paam Ke sharing pictures of a traffic jam along Gudele street in South Sudan’s capital city, Juba, is true.

“A traffic jam at Seventh Day Round about this evening. A lot of cars…,” partly reads the post‘s caption in which the pictures were shared.

But people said different things. Some people in the crowd were not sure if the photos were really taken on Gudele Street in Juba.

“I don’t think it’s the Seventh-day – Gudele street,” wonders one Mr. Malish Michael

“You are lying we don’t have these types of cars in South Sudan. Stop lying,” warned another.

Which begs the question, where exactly were these pictures taken? Why don’t we find out?

Using visual cues, one could see similar structures along the roads, an MTN billboard in the far left corner, a mGurush billboard in the far right ends, and some water tank trucks, which are common in Juba.

MTN billboard near Star Village Building and mGurush Billboard at the far right  

A search on Facebook for “Gudele jam” yielded the same images that were first posted on November 24th, 2022, at 5:01 pm by Advance Digital, a Juba-based mainstream media company.

“Heavy Traffic Jam around St Kizito,” it captioned the pictures.

According to our observations, the photos were taken from the upper level of the building where Advance Digital is located, Star Village.

MTN billboard near Star Village Building and mGurush Billboard at the far right

Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) poles and a transformer are also visible

Conclusion: 

211 Check confirms that these photographs were taken on November 24, 2022, along Seventh-day – Gudele Street. They were taken from an aerial view of the Star Village Building, which is located on this road.

#FactsMatter, Don’t be a victim of fake news; instead, let’s fight misinformation on both mainstream and alternative media. To avoid spreading false information, don’t share content you’re unsure about or know where it comes from.

To learn more about our fact-checking process, go to https://211check.org/ or send us a WhatsApp message at +211 917 298 255 to present a claim, and our team will immediately fact-check it and respond.

Fact-check: Was a traditional wedding interrupted by a jealous ex-boyfriend in Juba?

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A reverse image search returned results of the same pictures first related to an event in Nigeria in February 2020.

Writer: Jibi Moses

A Facebook post by a page called Charliebrain.com claiming that a wedding in South Sudan was disrupted because the bride’s ex-boyfriend stormed the ceremony with thugs is false.

The post, which was published on November 18th, 2022, claimed that the ex-boyfriend was demanding the $5,000 he spent on his now ex-girlfriend.

“Just in: South Sudanese boyfriend arrives with thugs and disrupts the traditional marriage of his ex, claiming he wants a refund of all he spends on his ex, and everything sums up to $5000,” the post reads.

The page describes itself as a TV channel and has 135000 likes and 138 followers.

Is it true, however, that such an incident has recently been reported in South Sudan? Here’s what we discovered:

The screenshot of the claim as posted by the Charliebrian.com page.

A reverse image search using RevEye on the images returns results from Yandex and Google, indicating that several Nigerian bloggers first used these images in February 2020.

And an article was published by Face of Malawi with the heading Man Disrupts Ex-girlfriend’s Marriage, Demands for N22 million in Nigeria. Other similar articles include this, this, and this.

Besides, no credible media and bloggers have reported such an incident of wedding interruption in South Sudan recently.

Some of the screenshots from the search 

Conclusion:

211 Check finds this claim false. According to media reports, the images were first taken in Nigeria in February 2022, when a traditional wedding was interrupted by an ex-boyfriend, but not in Juba. 

This fact check was published by 211 Check with support from Code for Africa’s PesaCheck and the African Fact-Checking Alliance.

Fact-check: Did Prof. PLO Lumumba advise Prof. John Akec of the University of Juba not to graduate everyone?

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Prof. Patrick  Lumumba didn’t advise the Vice Chancellor of the University of Juba not to graduate ‘everyone’. Also, the image of the two professors used in this context is an old one taken in October and posted by Prof. John Akec on his  Facebook page.

Writer: Ghai Aketch

A social media post attributing a quote to Prof. Patrick Lumumba on November 28, 2022, in an unconfirmed conversation with the University of Juba’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. John Akec, is false.

Prof. Patrick Lumumba is a Kenyan national well-known for his Pan-Africanism advocacy on the continent and a High Court of Kenya and Tanzania advocate. He is also the chairperson and founder of the PLO Lumumba Foundation.

The post claimed that Prof. Lumumba said: “Today’s graduates are the future of this country SSD🇸🇸💞, but if you graduate everyone in the country, we’ll still have the same leaders tomorrow like today’s.” This is false.

“Professor Lumumba tells Professor John Akech to stop graduating everyone in the school,” the false post was headlined by Jonglei TV, a Facebook page with over 34,000 followers.

              Screenshot of the post claiming Prof. Lumumba’s advice to Prof. John Akec

This information comes two days after the university graduated about 7,000 students on November 26, 2022.

However, Professor Lumumba was not in attendance. Our image search of Prof. Lumumba and Prof. Akec, accompanying the claim, found that the two professors posed for the photo on October 15, 2022, during the 10th Tana High-Level Forum as posted by Prof. Akec on his official Facebook page. 

                               Screenshot from Prof. John Akec’s official Facebook page

Moreover, our keyword and official page searches did not return any results about the claim. The image was, however, taken in Bahir Dar Ethiopia, during the 10th Tana High-Level Forum in October and not in Juba.

Interestingly, we discovered that PLO Lumumba’s verified Facebook, which has 945k followers, was allegedly hacked between the 18th and 20th of November, according to the verified PLO Lumumba Foundation page and thus, he is not in control of posting. 

Conclusion:

211 Check, therefore, concludes that this claim is false. Prof. Lumumba was not in Juba during the University of Juba graduation event on 26th November 2022.

This fact check was published by 211 Check with support from Code for Africa’s PesaCheck and the African Fact-Checking Alliance. 

Fact-check: Is World Investment Conpany a legitimate forex trader? No, it is fake

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Writer: Amule Alex 

The “World Investment Conpany” page on Facebook, which is currently running ads claiming that they are forex traders, is spreading false information.

Forex trading is the exchange of one currency for another for trading purposes. Forex traders (foreign exchange traders) anticipate changes in currency prices and take trading positions in currency pairs on the foreign exchange market to profit from a change in currency demand. They can execute trades for financial institutions on behalf of clients or as individual investors. 

In its ad, the company says it was founded with a vision to create a 100 per cent transparent digital trading experience for its clients. “We always had the idea that the investment industry was missing more broad-minded business…,” it partly says in this post.

At the end of the Facebook post on its page, readers are provided with a link to download the Telegram messaging app as well as instructions on how to talk to Aisha or join the company’s channel.

The first link will take you to a web page called “World Forex Traders,” and to make use of the services it provides, you will need to have a Telegram account. The second link should be used when you wish to speak with a woman named Rimi Aisha.

Here is a screenshot of their post on Facebook

Screenshots of the World Forex Traders & Aisha Rimi’s Channels

Because of the large number of forex traders operating in the modern market, including impostors, it is very challenging to differentiate between legitimate and illegitimate businesses.

In the case of “World Investment Conpany,” 211 Check conducts an investigation to determine whether or not the company is a genuine forex trader.

We started by asking Aisha about their company, and here is what she told us.

Screenshots of our engagement with Aisha

Screenshots of our engagement with Aisha

The red flags in this company:

The word company has a spelling mistake. Instead of company, they prefer to call their Facebook page “conpany.” This is very unusual for a company that values its reputation. 

Check the above screenshot

Following a Google search, three pages with the same post and all leading to the same link with the same logos and photos are returned. The difference is the time period in which the pages were created. On April 20, the “World Investment Company” was established, followed by the “Forex Trading Company” on October 1 and the “World Investment Conpany” on November 21. They appear to have been created by the same people.

Screenshots showing the transparency section of three different yet similar pages

Only mPesa is accepted for payment. Why not have multiple transaction methods?

When I asked Aisha how to pay, she told me to use mpesa, which is a service that lets both international and local merchants offer Africa’s most popular payment method as an option at online checkouts. She says that the money needs to be sent to her, and then she will put it in the bank for the person. The same thing happens when someone wants to withdraw.

This is not true of real online forex trading, as they are expected to have a website and more than one way to make transactions.

The company uses stock images on its Facebook page.

A reverse image search on the photo used as the cover of its Facebook page yields several results of the same image being used by various sites, including here, here, and here. Stock images are photos, illustrations, and icons that were created with no specific project in mind. They are then licenced to individuals or institutions, usually for a fee or free of charge.

Screenshot of the Facebook page’s cover photo

Conclusion:

The claim that “World Investment Company” is a legitimate forex trader is found to be false by 211 Check. The company does not have a website or flexible payment methods.

This fact-check was published as part of an assignment for the Empowering Fact-checking in South Sudan (EFiSS) Training Program by 211 Check.

Fact-check: Was Messi locked up in Saudi Arabia?  No, an old picture first used in 2012

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The photograph was taken in 2012, during Messi’s visit to Saudi Arabia, rather than during this year’s World Cup in Qatar.

Writer: Jibi Moses

A Facebook post published by a page named Football Xperts claiming that Lionel Messi was locked up in Saudi Arabia recently is false.

The post, published on the 23rd of November, 2022 was captioned, “Not the first time Saudi Arabia locked up Lionel Messi..#FIFAWorldCup #Messi #Qatar2022.” According to this description, Saudi Arabia had, at some time, locked up the footballer. However, there was no reason or other details about his arrest. 

The post was accompanied by a picture of Messi being surrounded by soldiers, presumably escorting him, with one of the soldier’s gun pointing at his chin. His reaction shows he’s scared. 

The post attracted over 66,000 reactions,  over 4,000 shares and over 900 comments, with people mainly commenting already being concerned over the life of Messi and his safety. 

The image that was attached to the post. 

211 Check conducted an image reverse search using InVID; the search yielded a large number of images from various sources, some in similar situations but not the exact image; however, we discovered that the image was used on Reddit, posted by u/gaping your mother. It was nine years ago. 

“Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi arrives in Saudi Arabia for a promotional event. His face is priceless as security escorts him through a crowd of fans,” the photo caption reads.

A screenshot of the picture used by the Reddit user 

There is one which was first tweeted on the Twitter handle Barça Worldwide.@Barcaworldwide. It was tweeted on May 22, 2022, before the World Cup. In the thread, there are words said by Messi,..” it was very scary but utterly unintentional. That guy didn’t even realize he was pointing the rifle at me.“

A post with the same picture was published by a Saudi Paper, AFP/Al- Watan Newspaper via Getty Images. The photo was captioned, ‘A picture taken on November 12 2012 shows Argentina’s forward Lionel Messi being escorted by Saudi security personnel upon his arrival with the team in the Saudi capital Riyadh.

Conclusion:

According to the results from the searches, the picture was first taken in 2012, in  Saudi Arabia, when Lionel Messi was in Saudi for official duties. The soldiers were escorting him, trying to protect him from the fans. Lionel Messi is in Qatar with the Argentina team.

#FactsMatter, don’t be a victim of fake news; instead, let’s fight misinformation on both mainstream and alternative media. To avoid spreading false information, don’t share content you’re unsure about or know where it comes from.

To learn more about our fact-checking process, go to https://211check.org/ or send us a WhatsApp message at +211 917 298 255 to present a claim, and our team will immediately fact-check it and respond.

Fact-check: FIFA is NOT offering a free 50 GB data plan for all networks

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Writer: Ochaya Jackson

A viral WhatsApp message doing the rounds in groups claiming that the Federation of Football Association (FIFA) is offering free 50GB data on all networks to watch the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is false.

The message contains a phishing and malicious link 

Screenshot of a viral WhatsApp message

Investigation:

211 Check investigated the link, which directed to one webpage with poorly presented photos of football players.

“It starts here with early bird offers….save more than 30%. One world one home”, reads the message on a webpage which further directed you to click another button.

The screenshot of the webpage

The page provided the bar to enter a number to check for eligibility to receive and activate the claimed 50GB data plan for three months on the mobile phone.

“Enter your number to check if you are Eligible to Receive and Activate free 50GB data plan valid for three months on your mobile phone now”, it directed.

211 Check entered in a non-existent number on any telecommunication network. Still, the reply was that the number is eligible for the offer, however, with the condition to share with twelve friends or groups on WhatsApp.

“Congratulations! Your Number is Eligible to receive free 50GB Data, Valid for 3 months. To get your free 50GB data, click the green button “WHATSAPP” and share this information with 12 Friends or Groups on WhatsApp. Let us celebrate together. Invite Your loved Ones to benefit also. After sending the message, you will get free 50GB of data on your Mobile within 5 minutes”.

The screenshot of the reply after entering the number

Analysis

The claim contained a fake Unified Resource Locator (URL) unrelated to or associated with FIFA. The Whois information look-up shows that it was registered in May 2022 and expires in May 2023.

The screenshot of the whois look-up of the fake URL

However, the whois look-up of the FIFA website shows that it was registered in August 1995 and expires in August 2023, which is totally different from the claimed URL.

The screenshot of the FIFA website whois look-up

The URL contained in the claim has been detected by the anti-virus Kaspersky as meant for phishing to trick people into providing their passwords and credit card details and has the threat of data loss by device users.

The screenshot of the Kaspersky’s detecting the fake URL link

Besides, 211 Check analysed the URL using virus total and found six security vendors (Avira, Fortinet, Sophos, Forcepoint ThreatSeeker, CyRadar, Kaspersky, and Viettel Threat Intelligence) categorised the URL as malicious and designed for an online phishing attack.

The screenshot of the virus total analysis seen by 211 Check

And on the fake URL claims that the 50 GB data is rewarded through Digital Energy Technologies Ltd’s portal is false.

In conclusion,

The claim is a false and malicious trend to attack people online, and it is not accurate because there is no substantive evidence to prove that the claim is from a legitimate entity. When the URL is clicked and loaded, it downloads malware into devices with weak security features.

This fact check was published by 211 Check with support from Code for Africa’s PesaCheck and the African Fact-Checking Alliance.

Fact-check: Phishing link for the University of Chicago Scholarships

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Writer: Ochaya Jackson

A WhatsApp message with a link widely forwarded to individuals and groups about the University of Chicago’s fully funded scholarship offers for 2022 to study in the United States of America is false. 

The WhatsApp message has a phishing link that redirects to a one-page site with what looks like a basic “Scholarship Application Form”. 

Phishing is sending fake or fraudulent communications that appear to come from a reputable source to steal sensitive data like credit card and login information or install malware on the victim’s machine, according to Cisco technology company. 

“The American Scholarship is a yearly program which is aimed at Undergraduates, Masters and PhD Students who wants (sic) to study in the United States,” the WhatsApp message partly reads. 

Screenshot of the false WhatsApp message about the University of Chicago scholarship

The scholarship targets the age group of 14 to 50 years, and it covers full tuition fee, medical allowance, Covid-19, instant visa approval, permission to work and study, and hostel accommodation, according to the widely shared claim. 

Screenshot showing the header of the alleged University of Chicago’s scholarship site 

Phishing trick 

211 Check looks at the claim, and it appears to be a phishing tactic deployed by unknown malicious actors to get passwords, phone numbers, names, locations, and email addresses from people using a one-page form on the phishing website. 

After filling in the personal information, it directs to three objective questions where it asks what one’s employment status is, their marital status, their age range. Then after answering, a pop-up message appears informing the applicants of approval with string conditions first to invite fifteen friends or five groups on WhatsApp. 

“After checking your applications, You have been approved to study at the University of Chicago IN{UNITED STATES} for free–Your UNITED STATES SCHOLARSHIP VISA FORM will be available immediately after you click the “Invite Friends/Group” button below to share this information with 15 friends or five groups on WhatsApp so That They Can Also Aware of the SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMM,” it reads. 

“Note: If you do not complete this step correctly, The VISA FORM page will not load,” the pop-up message warns. 

The screenshot of the pop-up message after filling out the form 

What is there to know about the University of Chicago and its scholarship?

The University of Chicago was founded in 1890 as an urban research university and is a prestigious, recognised global university. It is the third-ranking best University college in the United States, after Michigan Institute of Technology and Stanford. 

211 Check established that fully funded University of Chicago scholarships exist for 2022-2023 for online applications. There are different categories of scholarships, including undergraduate scholarships, international financial aid, merit scholarships, graduate scholarships, fellowships, and research assistantships and teachings. 

The eligibility criteria for the scholarships range from 4.48-grade point average (GPA) or its equivalent in the grading system of the applicants’ country, minimum education of 14 years for the undergraduate, a 4-year bachelor’s degree for the master’s program, and a bachelor’s and master’s degree for a doctoral program among others. 

The admission procedure starts by selecting a course at the University of Chicago admission office, creating an online profile for admission applications, filling out the form with relevant information, attaching the required documents, and submitting the form. 

The benefits of the scholarship involve partial, discounted, or full waiver from tuition fee expenses, a voucher for food and book buying, monthly stipend allowance, residence expense funding or facility, travel grant funding or facility, and library access on campus. 

Comparative analysis:

There are mismatches between the circulated WhatsApp message and the scholarship information from the University of Chicago’s website.

The claim’s admission procedure is not solid, the message texts are full of grammatical errors, the webpage picture is doctored, and the condition of sharing the claim with more friends or groups on WhatsApp clearly shows it is not credible. 

211 Check also found out that the moment the link is clicked as it directs to the webpage, in the background, it downloads and installs malware into the devices or computers of the users. 

The whois information:

According to Whois, which can be used to investigate the registration information for a domain, the phishing link‘s domain was registered on August 30th, 2022.

A screenshot shows the registration of the phishing link’s domain

However, the Whois information for the University of Chicago’s domain indicates that the domain record was activated in 1991, last updated in July 2022, and expires in July 2024.

The screenshot of the whois’ information on University of Chicago website

In conclusion,

The viral message about the University of Chicago scholarship being widely shared on WhatsApp is false.

The University of Chicago’s website and scholarship programs are here.

This fact check was published by 211 Check with support from Code for Africa’s PesaCheck and the African Fact-Checking Alliance.

Fact-check: Study finds that parabens hair relaxing products have side effects on African Women

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Several researchers have found out some evidence suggesting that heavy use of paraben-containing hair relaxers is linked to an increased risk of estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer.

Writer: Beatrice Amude Paulino

Reports that a study has found out that toxic chemicals used in hair products for black women can fuel breast cancer are true.

The new study was conducted by City of Hope, a cancer hospital and research center in Southern California, US and presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta — found hair care products mostly marketed to Black women contain parabens, a class of hormone-disrupting chemicals.

The study says that these chemicals not only raise women’s chances of getting breast cancer, but also disproportionately fuel the spread of cancer cells in Black women.

The study was widely reported on the internet as can be seen here, here and here.

Screenshot of the headline doing the rounds

What are parabens?

Parabens have been used as artificial preservatives in hair care and beauty products since the 1920s. Parabens can interfere with the normal function of hormones and cause skin irritation. 

The rapid spread of cancer cells in the parabens sulfates is more prevalent in black women.

Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Butylparaben, and Isobutylparaben are the most common parabens.

Breast cancer affects black women disproportionately. According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, the demographic has a 41% higher death rate from breast cancer, and black women under 50 have twice the cancer mortality rate as white women.

What are doctors saying about the side effects of hair relaxing creams?

Lejju Benjamin Modi, a medical doctor in Juba explains to 211 Check in detail how beauty creams affect black women, “…and I found that there is some evidence to that effect. Like skin bleaching agents, most of these beauty chemicals contain a lot of cancer-causing agents, especially with prolonged/heavy use…’’

“Black/African American women’s hair relaxers, leave-in conditioners, and oils may contain estrogens or estrogen-disrupting compounds. As a result, their use may increase the risk of breast cancer. The findings of the few previous studies on this topic are contradictory. The Black Women’s Health Study, a nationwide prospective study of Black women, was used to examine the relationship between hair relaxer and leave-in conditioner use and breast cancer incidence. From 1997 to 2017, 2311 incident breast cancers occurred in 50,543 women.…,” a study published in May 2021 has this abstract

“Results of this study were largely null, but there was some evidence that heavy use of lye-containing hair relaxers may be associated with increased risk of ER+ breast cancer. Consistent results from several studies are needed before it can be concluded that use of certain hair relaxers impacts breast cancer development,” the study said.

Conclusion:

211 Check has looked into a research study on the side effects of beauty creams and found out that several researchers discovered some evidence suggesting that heavy use of paraben-containing hair relaxers is linked to an increased risk of estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer.

#FactsMatter, Don’t be a victim of fake news; instead, let’s fight misinformation on both mainstream and alternative media. To avoid spreading false information, don’t share content you’re unsure about or know where it comes from.

To learn more about our fact-checking process, go to https://211check.org/ or send us a WhatsApp message at +211 917 298 255 to present a claim, and our team will immediately fact-check it and respond.

Fact-check: New care fertility syrup, a herb that claims to boost reproductive health, is unproven

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Infertility cannot be cured with natural remedies or herbs. So, before taking any natural supplements, consult your doctor and read about their potential side effects.

Writer: Beatrice Amude Paulino

NewCare Fertility Syrup Ltd asserts in Facebook posts that some natural herbs can improve reproductive health in both men and women, but these herbs have not been scientifically proven.

According to the label, the herb can treat the following reproductive issues: improves pregnancy chances, shrinks fibroids, regulates the menstrual cycle, balances hormones, improves egg quality in women, normal ovarian functions, and treats Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

The company says that the herbal medicine contains the following ingredients: aloe vera, lemon, eucalyptus, beetroots, hibiscus, honey, alkaline vegetable oil, and elephant grass.

NewCare Fertility Syrup Ltd, a Facebook page created on July 12, 2022, is followed by approximately 360 people on Facebook but regularly posts in sponsored advertisements about some natural herbs that can boost reproductive health. They claim that their herbs are always packaged in three litre containers with 30 pills for women and one-litre containers with 30 pills for men.

Screenshot of the alledged herbs

What do users of similar herbs use?

211 Check has interviewed a woman named Juan Mary Paul and this is what she said,’’I have tried these herbs but not from this company. I was diagnosed with fibroids and I decided to take some herbs and do exercise and stopped eating red meat.’’

She continued by saying ,’’Do not forget to prayer as you take what God created for us as medicine,he will for sure put his hands on it.’’ ‘’I also know that no Doctor will believe me ,because the herbs are not scientifically proven and sometimes I doubt the effectiveness of the herbs,’’ she added.

What do doctors in South Sudan say?

Odol George, a doctor at Juba Teaching Hospital in South Sudan’s capital Juba says these herbal treatments are just claims and that the ingredients need some studies. 

“These are just claims because what are the active ingredients that improve fertility?Is it for men or women?What are the areas of actioning the human body?A lot of questions before using the herbs,” Dr. Odol George warns.

Dr. Odol George, continues by saying that,’’Aloe vera and other plants are not active ingredients, these extracts of plants which need to be treated first and then put through thin layer chromatography which will tell these ingredients.”

Studies on herbs as a cure for infertility:

Gilbert Ross medical director of the American Council on Science and Health in New York says, “Many herbal preparations have been documented to contain estrogenic substances, which can have an impact on sex-hormone concentration and fertility in both males and females.”

211 Check finds out that Nidal Jaradat and Abdel Naser Zaid said in a study on the effects of herbal remedies used in the treatment of infertility in males and females that the herbs showed no signs of a positive impact on fertility in both men and women and also lacked evidence that they are clinically safe.

What can help you boost your fertility?

You don’t need many herbal remedies if you are trying to conceive naturally. All you need is a good diet plan, regular exercise, good sleep, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding smoking or drinking alcohol.

Conclusion:

Natural remedies or herbs can’t cure infertility. There are a lot of herbs that can make your infertility even worse. So before taking any natural supplements, talk to your doctor and read about their side effects.

#FactsMatter, Don’t be a victim of fake news; instead, let’s fight misinformation on both mainstream and alternative media. To avoid spreading false information, don’t share content you’re unsure about or know where it comes from.

To learn more about our fact-checking process, go to https://211check.org/ or send us a WhatsApp message at +211 917 298 255 to present a claim, and our team will immediately fact-check it and respond.