Dear Friends, Do you want to fight mask bans? We want your help to protect the right to mask and defend public health. The World Health Network (WHN) has a Legal and Advocacy Team that fights proposed mask bans and engages in advocacy on other key legal issues. There is dangerous legislation currently proposed in … Continued
It used to be that people went to the hospital and they were treated and got better. They want you to think that this is the world you live in now. But it isn’t. Today, there are sicknesses that are going around. Flu and RSV and mycoplasma and COVID. Many people are infected and don’t … Continued
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose complex challenges, including the growing issue of Long COVID. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) has stepped up in addressing this growing public health concern. Their recent letter to healthcare providers serves as a commendable example of how city health departments can … Continued
The Basics of Crashes, Persistent Fatigue, and Post-Exertional Malaise Long COVID, also known as Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), has left hundreds of millions of people struggling with symptoms long after their initial infection. Among the most debilitating symptoms are crashes, fatigue, and post-exertional malaise (PEM). Crashes refer to sudden and often severe declines … Continued
Introduction Our goal is to engage purpose-driven business leaders to address pandemic-related challenges that are impacting work, society, and health and get it back on the agenda of every boardroom. Starting with B Corps (leaders that have legally signed up to using their business as a force for good). Current Setup Our Strategy Proposed Projects … Continued
Call to Action Boards must take immediate steps to improve workplace health and safety by implementing indoor clean air policies, remote and flexible working, supporting employees with chronic conditions, and advocating for broader legislative changes to ensure a healthier work environment for all. Overview The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the deep connections between global … Continued
The Relations Team engages with organizations external to WHN about incoming and outgoing requests for coordinated efforts, in order to de-silo work being done in public health. If you’d like to connect with the Relations Team, please fill out the form below.
As a science-driven public health organization, the World Health Network (WHN) voices its strong opposition to mask bans. Our position is based on several critical factors: masking effectively protects individuals from airborne pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2; there is no credible evidence to suggest that mask bans reduce crime; and, importantly, mask bans disproportionately endanger the most … Continued
Weekly Actions (Jun 12, 2025) Mask Together America has launched its Health Justice Toolkit. Description from MTA’s Toolkit: “The toolkit aims to provide assistance to people in the U.S. who want to take action to fight discrimination and inequity in health care. In this toolkit, you will find letter templates that you can send to your … Continued
The current mpox outbreak, which started in Africa and has been spreading globally, poses a significant public health challenge. Characterized by high mortality and morbidity rates, the 2024 outbreak is especially concerning because a large percentage of infected individuals are children, highlighting the urgent need for science-based interventions to stop further transmission. Given the dual … Continued