A scientific symposium at the College of Pharmacy at Al-Qadisiyah University addressed fake pharmaceutical news and how it spreads.

Under the patronage of the President of Al-Qadisiyah University, Professor Dr. Rahi Kalf Mahdi Al-Yasiri, and under the supervision of the Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Assistant Professor Dr. Asaad Hassan Al-Zaidi, the Media and Government Communication Department at the College of Pharmacy organized an awareness seminar entitled “Fake Pharmaceutical News and How It Spreads.” Lectured by Assistant Professor Rawad Fadel Abdul and Assistant Professor Wissam Karim Rashid, the seminar aimed to highlight the growing challenges associated with fake pharmaceutical information and how it impacts community health. The seminar also reflects the college administration’s commitment to raising awareness among students about the importance of disseminating accurate information and verifying its credibility before publishing it. Students should also verify information before publishing it by consulting experts and specialists in this field. The seminar recommended creating a positive impact on society and protecting them from false information that could seriously impact their health and safety by raising awareness and participating in seminars and awareness campaigns related to these areas, and emphasizing the importance of teamwork and cooperation among all stakeholders. From educational institutions to the media and the community to combat fake pharmaceutical news and promote community health.