Popular video streaming platform YouTube has faced criticism last year for hosting videos criticizing COVID-19 vaccines or contradicting the health guidelines of the World Health Organization or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In response, the company, which banned misleading and false content about vaccines in September 2021, said in a recent statement that doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals can apply to certify YouTube channels to limit misinformation on the site.YouTube verification feature is coming for easy access of health videos by users
In order to limit misinformation on the site, YouTube will certify the channels of doctors, nurses and other health professionals and highlight their videos. “This is a big step forward in helping people more easily find and connect with content from the exceptional community of healthcare professionals on YouTube,” the company said in a statement. said.
In addition to doctors and nurses, mental health professionals and health information providers can also apply for YouTube verification, which allows their videos to be easily identified by users. The company said healthcare professionals seeking certification should provide proof of their professional license and have a channel in good standing on YouTube.
Finally, YouTube has launched a limited program that allows videos made by public health departments, hospitals, and governments, among other organizations, to have tags that let users know they’re authorized.
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