Matti TJ Heino, PhD
Behaviour change researcher
Articles by Matti TJ Heino, PhD
Andes Hantavirus Outbreak Highlights Need for Effective Response and International Coordination
Starting in early May 2026, reports emerged of an outbreak of Andes hantavirus (Andes virus, ANDV) associated with the cruise ship MV Hondius. As...
No Amount of Hand-Washing Can Make COVID-19 a Seasonal Virus
Needless to say, words have meaning. The selection of words modulates the message understood by the receiver. With regard to COVID, terms such as...
Avian Flu Outbreaks: Understanding the Impact and Taking Precautions
Introduction
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been a recurring threat to both avian and human health worldwide. The virus is...
SARS-CoV-2 und COVID-19: Von der Krise zur Lösung
Zugehörigkeit der AutorInnen: World Health Network
Korrespondierende Autorin: Spela, Salamon, salamon.spela.md@gmail.com
Zusammenfassung
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Increased Infection Risks After COVID-19 Infections
Waves of COVID-19 infections have continued all around the world as new variants appear. The expectation that previous infections would reduce the...
SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19: From Crisis to Solution
Author Affiliations: World Health Network
Corresponding author: Spela, Salamon, salamon.spela.md@gmail.com
Abstract
The global impact of...
Crafting Policies for an Interconnected World
While our knowledge expands faster than ever, our ability to anticipate and respond to global challenges or opportunities remains limited. A...
Breathing Clean Air: The Importance and Benefits of HEPA Filters at Home
The massive wildfires raging across numerous locations worldwide are producing a significant amount of smoke, particles, and other air pollutants....
Towards a Culture of Mask-wearing
In mid-XIXth century Vienna, Ignaz Semmelweis found that washing hands in obstetrical clinics drastically reduced mortality, and lost his life in...
Building Capacity for Action: The Cornerstone of Pandemic Response
The COVID-19 pandemic has starkly illuminated an existent, yet often overlooked, chasm in our public health systems and governmental response: the...
