Nipah virus is a zoonotic illness that is usually spread from animals to humans but can also spread through contaminated food or directly between people through close contact with bodily fluids (e.g., saliva) and close physical interaction.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. | Windsor and Essex County
Alcohol use is common in our society. Many people see it as a way to relax or connect with friends, or a common feature of social events. But we know that alcohol can harm our health and lead to serious problems like cancer, heart disease, liver disease, and addiction.
December 15, 2026 to January 14, 2026 Communications Update for Board of Health meeting
October 15 to November 14, 2025 Communications Update for Board of Health meeting
October 15 to November 14, 2025 Communications Update for Board of Health meeting
PREPARED BY: Planning and Strategic Initiatives
DATE: 2026-02-05
SUBJECT: 2026–2030 Strategic Plan Implementation
PREPARED BY: Planning and Strategic Initiatives
DATE: 2026-02-05
SUBJECT: 2022-2025 Strategic Plan - Final Progress Report
This report provides a status summary for Intervention Work Plans (IWP) in the 2025 Annual Service Plan that were active during Q4 (October 1 through Dec 31).
The project lead for each active IWP was asked to provide a progress report on their work. The status updates consisted of the following categories:
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is encouraged by strong immunization compliance across the region, with over 93.1% of students in Windsor and Essex County currently meeting Ontario’s school immunization requirements under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O.1990 (ISPA).