DODOMA, April 8 -- THE Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA) has cautioned the public against sharing unverified and misleading health-related videos on social media, warning that the trend is fuelling unnecessary panic and undermining patient care.

The warning follows the circulation of a viral video showing an individual opening a capsule and removing objects resembling small nails, claims the authority has strongly dismissed.

In a statement released on Monday, TMDA said such content is often staged to attract attention and mislead the public, urging citizens to exercise caution before believing or sharing such material.

“These types of videos are designed to shock and misinform. They should not be considered ...