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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 21h

October 2026 Edition Available Now! WHN’s Kids’ Zone Magazine is a free, downloadable issue packed with kid-friendly stories, art, science, and COVID-conscious lifestyle ideas made for families who are still choosing care. (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

COVID-19 continues to circulate, and the patterns we’re seeing are becoming increasingly regional. During our latest WHN Town Hall, Dr. Joe Eastman broke down current COVID-19 trends, emerging variants, what wastewater data is showing, and why layers of protection, (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

COVID-19 can still affect you, even if you’ve never had it or recovered without complications. Reinfection is possible, Long COVID can follow even a mild case, and an infection that feels manageable for one person can be much more serious for someone else. (...)

World Health Network graphic listing the first two reasons to remain concerned about COVID-19. Text reads:
“1. You can still get sick.
Having never had COVID-19 doesn’t make you immune, and recovering from a previous infection doesn’t guarantee that you won’t get it again.
2. You can still develop Long COVID.
Even after a mild infection, some people experience lasting problems such as extreme tiredness, brain fog, headaches, breathing difficulties and sleep problems. You don’t necessarily have to be hospitalized before you can develop persistent symptoms. For some people, these symptoms can last for months or even years.”

World Health Network graphic listing reasons three and four to remain concerned about COVID-19. Text reads:
“3. You can spread it to someone who is more vulnerable.
You might recover easily from COVID-19, but an older relative or someone with certain health conditions may not. What feels like a mild infection to you could become a serious illness for someone else.
4. Protecting yourself also protects the people around you.
You may be able to spread COVID-19 before you even realize you’re infected or before your symptoms become obvious. By the time you start feeling sick, you may have already passed it on to someone else. That’s why building safe habits matters.”

World Health Network graphic presenting the fifth reason to remain concerned about COVID-19. Text reads:
“5. Your next infection may not affect you the same way.
If you had COVID-19 before and recovered without major problems, that doesn’t mean every future infection will be mild. Your previous experience is not a guarantee of how your body will respond the next time.
For more information, read the full PDF on our website:
whn.global/out-of-the-headlines-not-out-of-existence”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Each COVID infection carries risk, and repeated infections can add to that risk over time. Reducing how often we get infected matters. Layered precautions like cleaner indoor air, well-fitting masks, vaccination, testing, and staying home when sick can all help reduce exposure (...)

World Health Network graphic on a dark background with green accents. Large text reads: “Immune systems are damaged by repeat COVID infections, not strengthened.” The word “damaged” is highlighted in green. Below, smaller text reads: “Repeated COVID infections can disrupt immune function, increase inflammation, and raise the risk of Long COVID.” WHN branding appears at the top: “whn.global” and “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We shouldn’t have to wait for a COVID surge to start protecting ourselves. Layered prevention helps reduce transmission before cases climb and hospitals become overwhelmed. Masking, cleaner indoor air, vaccination, testing, and staying home when sick all work together to reduce (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

COVID-19 is surging again. Join World Health Network and Joe Eastman for a Town Hall exploring the latest data on the current surge, what it means, and practical steps you can take to reduce your risk and protect your community. Today, September 25 at 2 PM ET (...)

Town Hall: The Current COVID Surge. Friday, Sept. 25 | 2 PM ET. COVID-19 is surging again. Up to 1 in 10 people may be sick with COVID-19 at any given time. Join WHN and Joe Eastman for a timely Town Hall exploring the latest data on the current surge, what it means, and how you can reduce your risk and protect your community. Photo of Joe Eastman smiling and wearing sunglasses, with his name below.

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Prior infection doesn’t guarantee protection from getting COVID again. Reinfections can happen, and every new infection is another opportunity to develop Long COVID. Reducing the number of times we’re infected still matters. #COVID #COVID19 #LongCOVID #CovidIsNotOver #CleanAir

World Health Network graphic on a black background with white and bright pink text. Large headline reads: “More exposure doesn’t equal better protection.” Supporting text reads: “Getting COVID doesn’t protect you from getting it again. Repeated COVID infections create repeated opportunities for developing Long COVID.” The top includes “whn.global” and the World Health Network tagline, “Science for a safer, healthier world.”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Some health departments are still showing what strong public health communication can look like: clear guidance on COVID-19, masking, clean air, testing, vaccination, and other practical ways people can reduce their risk. We want to highlight more of them. If your local, state, or regional (...)

World Health Network graphic on a dark background. Top text: “whn.global” and “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.” Large headline: “Public health communication done right.” Below are three overlapping public health social media posts. The first, from Durham Health NC, reads: “It’s very important to stay home & away from others if you’re sick. (Even if it’s not COVID-19. No one wants to get sick with a cold, flu, or any other virus either!) But we know that sometimes staying home is not an option, so: If you have to go out, take steps to protect yourself and others.” The second, also from Durham Health NC, reads: “Which of the following people can develop Long COVID? A. People who are old or have other health conditions. B. People who are young and have no other health conditions. C. People whose COVID-19 was mild or had no symptoms. D. People who had severe COVID-19 and were hospitalized. E. All of the above.” A green check marks “E. All of the above.” Below: “Anyone can develop Long COVID. Avoid Long COVID by avoiding COVID-19, and talk to your doctor if you have new or long-term symptoms after having COVID-19.” The third, partially obscured, is from Washington State Department of Health, dated March 5, 2026, with the headline: “Measles remains a growing concern in Washington as it surpasses 10 cases in 2026.” Bottom text on the WHN graphic: “A few health departments keeping COVID-19, masking, and respiratory protection in the conversation with clear, practical public health messaging →”

World Health Network graphic on a dark background. Top text: “whn.global” and “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.” Centered is a green Public Health Scotland graphic with a shield-and-cross icon and large text: “It’s not too late to protect yourself against COVID-19.” Logos along the bottom read: “Public Health Scotland,” “Healthier Scotland — Scottish Government,” and “NHS Scotland.” Below the image, the WHN graphic reads: “Public Health Scotland.”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Steven Spielberg wears a respirator while being interviewed outside the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on September 19, 2026. Respiratory protection doesn’t have to be unusual or disruptive. For many people, it remains a simple, everyday way to reduce the risk of airborne (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

September 2026 Edition Available Now! WHN’s Kids’ Zone Magazine is a free, downloadable issue packed with kid-friendly stories, art, science, and COVID-conscious lifestyle ideas made for families who are still choosing care. (...)

Promotional graphic from whn.global for the Kids’ Zone Magazine – September 2026 Edition. Text reads: “A free, downloadable resource created to help kids feel connected, empowered, and proud of living COVID-conscious.” The September 2026 magazine cover, Issue 26, reads: “World Health Network Kids’ Zone – COVID-Conscious Magazine” and “Back to School.” Illustrations include school notebooks, an apple, stylized lungs, a CO₂ symbol with downward arrows, and an air purifier. The cover says: “Back to School Clean Air Edition,” “Clean Air in Schools,” “Butterflies and Bunnies,” “Short Stories,” “Celebrating Safely,” “Extraterrestrial Environments,” “… and more inside!” and “Check us out online at: WHN.global/KidsZone.” At the bottom: “Kids’ Zone – World Health Network,” “Explore | Share | Connect.” The graphic ends with: “Download now at whn.global/kidszone.”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

On World Patient Safety Day, patient safety includes more than treating the condition that brought someone to their provider. COVID-19 can lead to Long COVID, and repeated infections have increasing health impacts. Preventing exposure in health care settings is part of healthcare. (...)

World Health Network graphic for World Patient Safety Day. Large text reads: “Patient safety means preventing the next infection.” Below: “COVID is communicable, and a single COVID infection can lead to Long COVID that lasts for months or years. Reinfections are common.” Blue virus illustrations appear on the right. Top text: “whn.global” and “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.” Bottom label: “World Patient Safety Day.”

World Health Network graphic for World Patient Safety Day. Large text reads: “Safe care should not create new harm.” Below: “People can be infected with SARS-CoV-2 more than once, and repeated infections carry increasing health risks. For someone already living with Long COVID or another chronic condition, being exposed to another infection can have even more serious consequences. Preventing that exposure is part of patient safety.” Top text: “whn.global” and “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.” Bottom label: “World Patient Safety Day.”

World Health Network graphic for World Patient Safety Day. Large text reads: “Safe care includes safe air.” Below: “Hospitals and other health care facilities already take measures to prevent avoidable infections. Preventing airborne transmission should be an essential part of those protections. Better ventilation and filtration, well-fitting respiratory protection (N95 or better) for patients, visitors, and health care workers, strong standards for respiratory protection, and broader policies that reduce exposure to airborne pathogens make health care environments safer. Protection should extend beyond the exam room to waiting rooms, hallways, elevators, restrooms, cafeterias, and other shared spaces.” A blue air-themed icon appears at the lower right. Top text: “whn.global” and “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.” Bottom label: “World Patient Safety Day.”

World Health Network graphic for World Patient Safety Day. Large text reads: “Patients should leave health care healthier than when they entered.” Below: “Communicable and noncommunicable diseases do not exist in separate worlds. An infection can cause chronic disease. Chronic illness can make another infection more consequential. And a person seeking treatment should not acquire a new illness in the process. Safe care includes preventing the next infection.” An orange line icon at the lower right shows a person above an open hand with a heart and medical cross. Top text: “whn.global” and “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.” Bottom label: “World Patient Safety Day.”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Meet Katelyn, head of WHN’s Science Content Team. Her team helps turn complex public health and science topics into clear, accessible content people can actually use. From newsletters and article editing to Kids’ Zone contributions and the Clean Air Panel series, the goal is simple: (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Each COVID infection is another opportunity for Long COVID to develop. Reduce your risk by layering protections: wear a well-fitting respirator, improve indoor air with ventilation and filtration, stay up to date on vaccination, test when appropriate, (...)

World Health Network graphic. Top left: “whn.global.” Top right: “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.” Large text reads: “More COVID infections can mean more long-term risk.” Below: “Every prevented infection is one less opportunity for Long COVID to develop.” In a pink box at the bottom: “Avoid Long COVID by avoiding COVID.”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A thought experiment by the German DAGL @dagl.bsky.social (dagl.de)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Myth: Masks don’t work against COVID-19. Fact: A well-fitting, high-quality respirator can significantly reduce your exposure to airborne virus. Fit and filtration matter, which is why respirators such as N95s are recommended. Protect yourself. Protect others. #COVID19 #COVID #MaskUp #LongCOVID

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Long COVID can affect far more than just energy levels. Symptoms may involve the brain, heart, lungs, immune system, digestion, sleep, senses, mood and other parts of the body, and can persist long after the initial infection. Reducing your risk of COVID also reduces your risk of Long COVID.

Graphic from the World Health Network (whn.global). Large headline: “Long COVID can affect nearly every part of the body.” Supporting text: “Symptoms can involve the brain, heart, lungs, immune system, digestion, sleep, senses, mood, reproductive health and more.” A teal box at the bottom reads: “Avoid Long COVID by avoiding COVID.”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

High-quality, well-fitting masks help reduce the spread of airborne infections and protect both you and the people around you. Masking remains a simple, effective layer of protection. #COVID #COVID19 #MaskUp #WearYourMask #Masking

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We usually think of air pollution as something that happens outside. Traffic. Smoke. Wildfires. Smog. But the air inside our homes, schools, offices, and other indoor spaces can contain its own mix of pollutants, including fine particles, chemicals, allergens, and airborne germs. (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

COVID-19 doesn’t only pose a risk to people considered “high risk.” Long COVID can affect anyone, including people who were previously healthy, nondisabled, and children. Symptoms can persist for months or longer and may significantly impact daily life. (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Your local health department can play an important role in keeping your community informed and protected. WHN’s Health Department Outreach Campaign makes it easier to speak up with practical steps, email templates and resources you can use to contact local health officials and advocate (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Small choices can make a big difference when it comes to reducing the spread of respiratory illness. Mask with a high quality respirator, test when you may have been exposed, improve ventilation and stay home when you’re sick. (...)

Graphic on a dark background featuring a woman wearing a white respirator. Text reads: “whn.global. World Health Network. Science for a safer, healthier world. Small choices make a big impact. Mask. Test. Ventilate. Stay home when sick. Thank you for doing your part.”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Clean indoor air belongs on the back-to-school checklist. Students spend hours each day inside classrooms, and the air they breathe can affect health, attendance, concentration and learning. Improving ventilation, filtration and overall indoor air quality (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

For airborne infections, fit and filtration matter. A well-fitting N95 or better respirator is designed to filter airborne particles and provide stronger protection for the person wearing it. Better respiratory protection should be the standard. #COVID #COVID19 #PublicHealth #Masking #MaskUp

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Stopping Ebola in the DRC will take more than one action. WHN’s new guideline outlines five interconnected priorities: lowering conflict barriers, putting community-based monitoring first, limiting movement between communities, getting essential resources to the ground, and (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Issue 3 available now! WHN Voices Magazine is a community publication created by and for people who care about public health, clean air, Long COVID, disability justice, and building a safer future. We're looking for articles, personal stories, poetry, artwork, interviews, reviews, (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Masking is a two-way street. A well-fitting, high-quality respirator can help protect you from breathing in airborne infections, while also reducing the amount of infectious particles you release into the air if you’re sick. (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Cyclosporiasis cases are rising across the U.S., with thousands of illnesses reported and a recent outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce. Knowing how Cyclospora spreads, which foods may carry higher risk, and what symptoms to watch for can help reduce your risk and get treatment sooner if needed. (..)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

COVID transmission may be lower right now, but lower doesn’t mean gone. Lulls are exactly when precautions tend to slip, giving the virus more opportunities to spread and setting the stage for the next wave. As summer wraps up and back-to-school season begins, keep layering your protection: (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

COVID-19 may be having a quieter summer nationally, but that doesn’t mean transmission is low everywhere. In this discussion, Dr. Joe Eastman and Dr. Michael Hoerger break down the latest COVID-19 data, regional variation, what current models are showing, and why the national average (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Join us for a special Town Hall on Wednesday, August 19th, from 1–2pm EDT featuring Gerardo (Jerry) Lopez, Associate Professor & Extension specialist focusing on STEM, food safety, and environmental microbiology in the School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences at the University of Arizona

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Prevention is easier than recovery. Small steps taken before illness spreads can make a big difference: improve indoor air, stay home when sick, mask in higher-risk settings, test when appropriate, and protect the people around you. Public health works best when we act early. #CleanAir

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

COVID levels may be lower right now, but this is exactly when prevention can make the biggest difference. Wastewater data shows that COVID often follows a pattern of major seasonal waves. By layering protections early, wearing N95s, improving indoor air, (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Over the past year, WHN has continued advancing health through science, collaboration and practical action. From helping shape stronger standards for respirator use in healthcare settings to supporting a global letter to the World Health Organization signed by more than 2,000 people, (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is unfolding within a much larger crisis. Conflict, displacement, mining, crowded living conditions, limited access to clean water and health care, and frequent movement between communities are all shaping how difficult the outbreak (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Clean indoor air does more than make a space feel better. It can support clearer thinking and easier breathing, reduce airborne allergens, and help lower the risk of spreading respiratory viruses. The air we share is part of public health. (...)

World Health Network graphic with a pale blue sky and clouds. At the top left is the text “whn.global.” At the top right: “World Health Network” and “Science for a safer, healthier world.” Large text in the center reads: “Five benefits of clean indoor air →”

World Health Network graphic on a solid blue background. At the top left is the text “whn.global.” At the top right: “World Health Network” and “Science for a safer, healthier world.” Large white text lists five benefits of clean indoor air: “1. Increase brain power so you can think more clearly. 2. Breathe easier. 3. Help prevent the spread of viruses. 4. Clear allergens from the environment. 5. Get better quality sleep.”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

White graphic branded whn.global. Large black text reads:

“Across the US & the world, people are looking for science-based health guidance — yet public trust has been eroded by messaging that is inconsistent with science, and agencies have failed to communicate the airborne nature of COVID-19 transmission and the risk of Long COVID.

Our local health departments should be aware of clear, evidence-based recommendations to prevent the spread of public health threats like COVID-19 and misinformation.

Help by following these steps.”

At the bottom is a green button reading: “Health Department Outreach Campaign.”

White graphic branded whn.global showing five numbered, color-coded steps for a health department outreach campaign:

1 — PREPARATION:
“Know your jurisdiction and evidence.”

2 — IDENTIFY WHO TO CONTACT:
“Find the email for a relevant official.”

3 — SEND THE EMAIL:
“Use our script and clear action items.”

4 — FOLLOW UP:
“Send our short follow-up email.”

5 — USE OTHER CHANNELS:
“Look for additional ways to speak up.”

At the bottom is a green button reading: “Health Department Outreach Campaign.”

White graphic branded whn.global. Large black text reads:

“Remember that even small steps and contributions matter, and it’s okay not to know exactly what to say at first.

Remember to include your friends and communities. Many hands make light work, and change is built through an individual commitment to collective action. Take the time today to reach out to a local health department and make your voice heard!”

Green text below reads: “whn.global/health-department-outreach-campaign”

At the bottom is a green button reading: “Health Department Outreach Campaign.”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

White World Health Network campaign graphic with bold black and yellow text. Top left: “whn.global.” Top right: “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.” Main headline: “A summer COVID wave isn’t inevitable.” Supporting text: “Early precautions can prevent or reduce the impact of a summer surge.” A yellow banner reads: “Don’t make waves campaign.” A yellow circle with a simple wave icon appears at the bottom right.

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

August 2026 Edition Available Now! WHN’s Kids’ Zone Magazine is a free, downloadable issue packed with kid-friendly stories, art, science, and COVID-conscious lifestyle ideas made for families who are still choosing care. (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

A password alone is not enough to protect our digital accounts. So why rely on just one tool to protect our health? Vaccines are an important layer of protection, but they work best alongside high-quality masks, testing, staying home when sick, cleaner indoor air and reduced overcrowding. (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Help trace cyclosporiasis back to its source. We're looking for researchers, analysts, scientists and curious problem-solvers to help review available information, identify patterns and explore possible explanations behind this year's outbreaks. (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Conversations between communities and public health leaders matter. That's why the World Health Network launched the Health Department Outreach Campaign, a community-led effort to help people connect with their local health departments and advocate for programs and messaging with stronger, (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Reducing your risk of serious illness is not only about diet, exercise and routine screenings. Preventing COVID infections can also be an important part of protecting your long-term health. COVID can affect multiple systems throughout the body and has been associated with (...)

World Health Network campaign graphic with white and pink text on a dark background. Text: “whn.global. World Health Network. Science for a safer, healthier world. COVID can affect more than your lungs. One infection can impact nearly every system in the body. Reduce Your Risk Campaign.”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

White graphic with black and yellow text reading: “That’s why WHN launched Don’t Make Waves: a campaign for collective action to keep COVID transmission low. Join the Don’t Make Waves campaign by sharing this message and helping make COVID precautions more visible and accessible.” A yellow label at the bottom reads: “Don’t make waves campaign.” The website “whn.global” appears at the top left, and a yellow wave icon appears at the bottom right.

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Disability Pride Month is a time to celebrate Disabled people, honor the disability rights movement, and recommit to building communities where everyone can participate safely and fully. We’ve created a comprehensive guide exploring the history of Disability Pride Month, (...)

Black graphic featuring rays in the colors of the Disability Pride flag—green, blue, white, yellow and red—spreading upward from the center. Text reads: “What is Disability Pride Month?” At the bottom: “whn.global” and “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.”

Black graphic with white and yellow text reading: “Disability Pride Month celebrates Disabled people, honors disability culture and recognizes the continued fight for access, equity and full participation. July also marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, signed into law on July 26, 1990. But accessibility cannot stop with legislation. Disability Pride calls on all of us to help create communities where Disabled people can participate safely, thrive and experience joy.” At the bottom: “whn.global” and “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.”

Black graphic with white and yellow text reading: “What does public health and masking have to do with it? COVID-19 can lead to Long COVID, which is a disabling condition estimated to affect at least 1 in 10 infections. For many Disabled people, another COVID infection can have especially serious consequences. Wearing a well-fitting respirator (N95 or equivalent) helps reduce transmission, protects those around you, and creates safer, more accessible spaces. Some Disabled people cannot mask themselves, making community masking even more important.” At the bottom: “whn.global” and “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.”

Black graphic with white and yellow text reading: “How you can help: Support accessibility by: Wearing a respirator in shared indoor spaces, especially healthcare settings. Improving indoor air quality with ventilation or HEPA filtration. Providing masks and rapid tests at events. Offering outdoor or hybrid participation options when possible. Disability Pride is about celebrating Disabled lives while building communities where everyone can participate safely, with dignity, and without unnecessary barriers. Read the full guide: whn.global/how-to-do-your-part-for-disability-pride-month.” At the bottom: “whn.global” and “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The German RKI recommends vaccinations combined with extensive use of FFP2 masks to curb respiratory diseases. The link contains guidelines for nursing homes, based on events in autumn/winter 2025:

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

COVID prevention is collective action. Long COVID can only occur after a COVID infection, so preventing infection and reinfection matters. Cleaner indoor air, access to high-quality respirators, staying home when sick, and reliable testing help protect everyone. #PublicHealth #COVID19 #LongCOVID

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds—or even thousands—of miles, affecting communities far beyond the fire line. Before exercising, working, commuting, or spending extended time outdoors, check your local Air Quality Index (AQI). (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Healthcare workers have died, become disabled, and left careers they loved after contracting COVID on the job—often while wearing the exact protection they were told was enough. Occupational health and safety laws are meant to protect workers from airborne hazards. (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We’re looking for science writers to join WHN’s Science Writing & Newsletter Team. Help turn complex public health research into clear, accessible newsletters, articles, and social content that people can understand and use. You’ll collaborate with researchers, editors, writers, (...)

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