Real-Time Insights in a War Zone: Using Polio Pulse to Respond to Misinformation in Gaza

Country
Gaza (State of Palestine)

In humanitarian emergencies, misinformation can spread faster than facts. In Gaza, where a polio outbreak has been unfolding amid devastating conflict, social media has become both a battleground and a lifeline. To monitor and respond to emerging narratives in real time, UNICEF and partners are leveraging Polio Pulse, a rumor-tracking system that collects, analyzes, and categorizes online discourse around polio and immunization.