Experts in the media industry have called upon institutions of higher learning that offer journalism and mass communication programmes to introduce courses on social media management.
This initiative aims to combat the proliferation of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation, which have become significant concerns with the rise of new media platforms.
The project, a joint effort between the Media Challenge Initiative and the Debunk Media Initiative, aims to leverage media literacy and fact-checking to strengthen evidence-based reporting and combat fake news and disinformation in Uganda. Popp highlighted the vital role played by the media in communicating and disseminating accurate information.
Given the rapidly evolving information ecosystem, it is essential for media professionals not only to report the news but also to critically analyze and ascertain the veracity of the information they encounter.Popp reiterated their commitment to promoting journalistic integrity and emphasized the responsibility of media professionals in shaping public opinion and the potential consequences of spreading unverified information.
Charles Odoobo Bichachi, a veteran journalist and public editor at the Nation Media Group, highlighted the evolving media landscape and the emergence of the internet as the"fifth estate."
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