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Readers around the world turn to Wikipedia for health information — from pregnancy to stroke to regional health challenges. But how do those pages get written, and who ensures they are reliable? A recent feature in "Health Business" looks at the collaborative process behind Wikipedia’s medical content. Volunteer editors – including doctors, researchers, and community members – work together to make sure articles are accurate, accessible, and up to date. They follow strict sourcing policies, rely on peer-reviewed publications, and debate wording on talk pages until consensus is reached. One editor, radiologist Dr. Netha Hussain, started writing in Malayalam before expanding to global health topics. Her work highlights how volunteers bridge language gaps and address underrepresented issues, including healthcare in Africa. The result is health knowledge that is freely licensed and available worldwide, created through a model of open collaboration. Since 2011, tens of thousands of translations have been produced, spanning more than 150 languages. Peer review and strict sourcing ensure reliability, and discussions on talk pages guide updates when new research emerges. This living, community‑driven model shows that Wikipedia can deliver accurate health information to a global audience. Learn more about this story of collaborative knowledge in action ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eg6hB67P