Polio Pulse

Polio Pulse provides social listening insights to support GPEI’s polio interventions on disinformation, crisis communication, and strategic communication. Data is monitored from polio-endemic and outbreak countries and geographies classified by GPEI, covering 12 major languages spoken in these regions. The platform is managed by the UNICEF Digital Community Engagement (DCE) team.

Low Risk

Claims of falsified vaccination records cast doubt on campaigns

Geography
Pakistan
Nigeria
Themes
Effectiveness

Analysis

One or two posts accused vaccinators of forging certificates or falsifying records, largely in Pakistan and Nigeria. Tweets suggested 'fake vaccination records prove campaigns are a fraud,' though engagement was limited. While minor at present, such claims can gain traction if linked to actual scandals or audits.

Recommendations

Be proactive in acknowledging supervision or record-keeping challenges. Communicate corrective actions such as digital verification and independent audits. Highlight that fixes are already underway, showing that program integrity is being actively protected.