As we celebrate World Health Day, TikTok puts the spotlight on some must-follow medical creators on the platform today.

The need for reliable medical information is particularly important in the present climate, but it can be challenging to filter what is truthful from all the content shared online. These medical creators’ content educate TikTok users on various topics related to the field of medicine, from debunking medical misinformation to making complex medical and scientific data easier to understand.

Taking place on the 7th of April every year, World Health Day commemorates the founding anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO). A different theme is announced each year for the occasion, and this year, the theme is “Our Planet, Our Health” with the WHO aiming to direct global attention towards urgent actions needed to keep both humans and the planet healthy.

Through the content shared on the platform, medical creators on TikTok can contribute to driving awareness of the importance of staying healthy. Get to know a few of the creators below that you can follow on TikTok to gain helpful insights and information about your health.

Dr. Ezzy Algabre

Dr. Ezzy Algabre is not your typical dentist! To make his TikTok videos more interesting, he includes fun dance moves and trending music to share more about oral care, and dental information with his followers.

Dr. Alvin Francisco

Along with medical information, Dr. Alvin Francisco also collaborates with other doctors and medical professionals on TikTok to discuss and share their opinion on trending medical news.

Dr. Erin Tababa

Dr. Erin Tababa or “TheNerdyDerma” is a board-certified dermatopathologist who studies samples of skin, hair, and nails to diagnose diseases. She shares practical skincare tips and answers questions about products and dermatological procedures on TikTok. She also uses the platform to debunk common skincare misconceptions.

Dr. Mirah Borja

As a registered nurse, medical doctor, and mother, Dr. Mirah Borja shares content centered on women’s reproductive health on TikTok. She also shares information and tips about infant care, and reviews products catered toward babies.

Please do check out these medical creators, along with other inspiring content creators on TikTok. Download TikTok on your iOS and Android devices today.


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Robert “Bob” Reyes is a technologist, an ICT Consultant and Tech Speaker, a certified Google IT Support Specialist, and an Open Source advocate representing the global non-profit Mozilla (makers of Firefox) in the Philippines. Bob is a Technology Columnist for the Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation and an aviation subject matter expert contributor for Spot.PH.

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