BAI warns vs fake swine flu program social media accounts

The Philippines' Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has issued a warning regarding fake social media accounts impersonating the National African Swine Fever Prevention and Control Program. The agency clarified that it has no affiliation with these accounts and is currently investigating the misinformation.
Why it matters
Protecting the integrity of government agricultural programs is essential to prevent fraud and ensure the public receives accurate information regarding disease control.
MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) on Thursday warned the public about social media accounts falsely claiming to represent the National African Swine Fever Prevention and Control Program (NASFPCP).
The article reports on an official government warning and provides factual information regarding the agency's stance.
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