On January 28, 2026, at 3:12 pm, a claim was published on a Facebook page stating that all births at Tuleeb Clinic are successful with a 0% failure rate. The post also claimed that a 22-hour heart transplant surgery was performed and that the clinic is offering free check-ups for a month and free births until mid-February 2026. The claim, attributed to Dr. Ghada Al-Maslaty, garnered over 35,000 interactions and 21,000 comments by January 29, 2026.
The claim was investigated by Annir, which found that the page was created on January 28, 2026, the same day the claim was published. This suggests that the page was created specifically to spread misinformation. A review of the page's transparency revealed that it was a fake page, and its content was misleading and did not reflect reality.
Further investigation revealed several contradictions in the claim, including promises of medical procedures such as heart transplants and childbirth, which are not consistent with medical logic and professionalism. The page also promoted free births and 50% discounts, despite the Libyan Food and Drug Control Center announcing that it had detected serious health and humanitarian violations at the clinic.
The violations included the discovery of infant corpses and human organs in black bags, suggesting that they were being prepared for concealment or destruction. In response to the misinformation, the official Tuleeb Clinic page published a statement on January 29, 2026, at 8:49 am, stating that it was aware of the fake pages and social media posts and was taking action.
The fake page, however, continued to spread misinformation, publishing a fake statement at 1:57 pm on the same day. The statement was likely intended to further deceive the public and undermine trust in the real Tuleeb Clinic.
The spread of this fake claim coincided with the circulation of videos allegedly from Tuleeb Clinic, showing infant corpses and frozen human organs. Annir's investigation concluded that the claim was fake and that the page was impersonating the real Tuleeb Clinic.
The incident highlights the need for Libyan citizens to verify information, especially on social media, to prevent the spread of misinformation. Authorities must also take action to address the serious violations detected at the clinic and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
Key points
- A fake Facebook page impersonated Tuleeb Clinic in Libya, spreading misinformation about medical procedures and services.
- The Libyan Food and Drug Control Center detected serious health and humanitarian violations at Tuleeb Clinic.
- The incident emphasizes the importance of verifying information on social media to prevent the spread of misinformation.
