ONE'S health is a matter that should never be neglected. Unfortunately, some suffering from long-term diseases, desperate to be rid of what ails them, can be susceptible to unscrupulous businesses.
In that regard, is there any truth that a deputy minister is promoting a health product for diabetes patients?
Verdict:
FALSE
The Health Ministry has asked the public to be wary of a video on social media that misuses the identity of Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni to promote a diabetes care product.
It said that the deputy minister had never endorsed such a product and added that his image was generated using artificial intelligence!
"The public is advised to only use health products registered with the Health Ministry and not to purchase any health products from unaccredited sellers or vendors, especially through online platforms," it said in a Facebook post on Sunday (June 8).
The ministry said consumers should only use health products after consultation with and guidance received from qualified medical practitioners.
The ministry also urged the public to report any unregistered health products to its pharmacy services programme through the public complaint management system (SisPAA) at moh.spab.gov.my.
"The ministry strongly condemns the unethical use of AI technology," it said, adding that use of unauthorised health products was dangerous and could even lead to death!
The ministry also urged the public not to be easily deceived or influenced and also warned entrepreneurs not to mislead the public.
