This report forms part of a broader collection of studies on health and medicine. The collection brings together 15 research reports published in Czech, Polish, and Slovak, developed in cooperation with CEDMO partners and external stakeholders. The studies explore various aspects of health disinformation using a diverse range of research methods, including content analysis of textual and visual communication, CAWI surveys, experiments, in-depth interviews (IDI), focus groups, and netnographic research.

The reports provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of health-related misinformation and disinformation in Central Europe. Among the key findings are the growing politicisation of health disinformation, the wide range of narratives and themes through which misleading health information is disseminated, the diversity of its sources, the prominent role of health advice as a format for spreading misleading claims, and the complex relationship between health disinformation and scientific knowledge.

Together, these reports contribute to a deeper understanding of the mechanisms, actors, and impacts of health disinformation, while offering evidence-based insights for researchers, policymakers, media professionals, and the wider public.

Authors:  Ivan R. Cuker, Karina Stasiuk-Krajewska, Paweł Rosner, Michał Wenzel, Jakub Kuś