Influenza at Sea: What Cruise Ships Can (and Can’t) Control
While influenza outbreaks cannot be fully prevented onboard, cruise lines can take measures that significantly influence their size and impact.
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Perspectives on Maritime Public Health
Our insights focus on the practical realities of managing public health at sea.
Do Sneeze Guards Actually Work?
Sneeze guards provide a visible layer of protection, but their real-world value is often more limited than their perceived ability to prevent contamination.
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The PHO’s Guide to the Dark Arts of Public Health
Not all public health practices are as straightforward or evidence-based in practice as they appear in theory, especially when day-to-day pressures shape how they are interpreted and implemented.
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How to Successfully Fail Your Own Public Health Inspection
Preparing for a public health inspection is not the same as maintaining the standards those inspections are designed to assess.
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The Case for Greater Cruise Health Transparency in Europe
Public access to cruise health information in Europe remains fragmented, limiting the ability to assess risks, compare standards, or track outcomes consistently.
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The Erosion Effect: How Silence Weakens Your Public Health Culture
When issues go unspoken, small deviations in public health practice can gradually become accepted as normal behaviour.
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