As we face the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic together, reduced government and press reporting are not reflecting the current high levels of infection, hospitalization, death and long COVID organ damage and disability. In the United States, there are an estimated 2 million new infections every day, a big increase in hospitalizations, and 2,000 deaths every week. … Continued
We are organizing a group that is interested in the psychological and social aspects (“psychosocial” aspects) of the pandemic. Please let us know if you are interested. Tell us about any expertise you have in these areas (personal experience, scholarship, professional training, work in the field). Indicate the skills you currently have or would like … Continued
By Naomi Bar-Yam In 1847, Hungarian obstetrician Ignaz Semmelweis saw that obstetric patients died of childbed fever at a much higher rate than those treated by midwives. Based on observation and research, he suggested to his colleagues that they wash their hands with chlorinated lime solution before examining their new mother patients. His idea was … Continued
[Nominate a Hospital for Safety Recognition] In a world where health is our most precious asset, the need for vigilance and proactive measures in healthcare settings has never been more critical. At the World Health Network, we believe that every step taken towards increasing safety and adopting precautionary measures is a stride towards a healthier, … Continued
Original article written for Byline Times Cat Fraser, who has lived with the chronic illness for years, says it’s time to get Long Covid on the agendaand give its many victims the support they need. Cat Fraser 11 January 2024 During my first term of university, I had a severe case of glandular fever. Seven … Continued
WHN is an interconnected network of teams that collaborate to achieve shared objectives. Each team has specific roles and responsibilities, allowing individuals to contribute based on their interests and relevant skills. All strive to support WHN’s mission. New teams can be formed when individuals join with particular interests or as WHN grows and expands its … Continued
Global pandemic environmental, social and governance (ESG) business costs risk level: HIGH As we head into the fifth year of an ongoing environmental health emergency, there is a highly-mutated variant (JN1.1) which is rising fast and contributing to viral disease outbreaks that are creating a ”triple threat” in most countries. China, Singapore, Japan , Malaysia, … Continued
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Physicians within WHN, led by a founding committee of five, are forming an alliance of doctors who support concrete guidance for systematic airborne infection control in health care settings, including masking, vaccination, testing, HEPA filtration and adequate ventilation. A consortium of Doctors for Effective Airborne Infection Control (working title) will help persuade the professional and … Continued