Public health systems are currently facing simultaneous increases in multiple respiratory infectious diseases, occurring across regions and settings. This page summarizes the present situation to support context-appropriate planning and communication by local and regional public health agencies. The purpose of this page is to explain why risk conditions have changed, why certain protective measures are … Continued
A new year always arrives with hope. Fresh calendars. New routines. A quiet promise to take better care of ourselves and one another. As we step into the months ahead, one of the most meaningful resolutions we can make is also one of the simplest: to stay healthy in ways that protect not just ourselves, … Continued
In this presentation from December 2025, Mark Ungrin discusses “How did things get this bad, and what can we do about it?”—looking at how science and pseudoscience shape public policy, and what practical steps can help rebuild evidence-based decision-making.
This post is part of a new blog series focusing on Long COVID. The author, Rachel Nussbaum, is a Master of Public Health and COVID-19 long-hauler, with three years of lived experience with Long COVID. Through this series, WHN aims to raise awareness of Long COVID and long-hauler experiences, as well as the implications of … Continued
January 7, 2026 The letter below (a button to download it as a .pdf file is at the bottom of this page) was sent to seven top officials at the World Health Organization on Wednesday 7 January. Press coverage: The Guardian (9 Jan 2026); The BMJ (9 Jan 2026); MyADS / Association for Dental Safety … Continued
This is the ninth of a series of posts on Long COVID by David Brasure. See parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. I haven’t been sick since 2018. No flu. No colds. No COVID. Nothing. Same for my wife. Same for my son. Six winters. Six holiday seasons. While people around us got hammered by one infection … Continued
Von allen Mitgliedern von WHN wird erwartet, dass sie sich an die Werte und ethischen Grundsätze halten, auf denen WHN gegründet wurde und nach denen es arbeitet. Meinungsverschiedenheiten werden respektvoll und mit Offenheit für andere Meinungen und Strategien geäußert, in dem Wissen, dass es mehr als einen richtigen Weg gibt, ein Ziel zu erreichen. Wir … Continued
This post is part of a new blog series focusing on long COVID. See parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Long COVID and associated chronic fatigue are often difficult to manage. This is especially true during the holiday season, when energy demands – physical, mental, and emotional – are at a maximum. So, as the winter holidays … Continued
No one wants to be sick for the holidays! Gathering with friends and family during the holidays can spread more than just good cheer; some guests could unknowingly pass along a viral illness like COVID (and flu, RSV and measles). Fortunately, there are concrete actions you can take to reduce the risk. Be considerate. This … Continued
The holiday season is a time for warmth, connection, and celebration. Whether you’re gathering with family, friends, coworkers, or neighbors, you can take simple, effective steps to reduce the spread of airborne infections like COVID-19, flu, and RSV without sacrificing joy. A few thoughtful precautions can help ensure that the memories you make this season … Continued