30/01/2026
Long COVID & Καμπάνια Κατάρριψης Μύθων γύρω από τις Καταστάσεις Σχετιζόμενες με Λοιμώξεις από το παράρτημα του WHO στην Ευρώπη.
✅ Mythbusters: Debunking Long COVID Myths and Misconceptions
Latest WHO/Europe data (2023) suggests around 36 million people in the Region may have experienced long COVID in 2020–22. Because COVID-19 testing and reporting have dropped since 2022, the real number is likely higher.
Yet, myths continue to circulate—hindering diagnosis, care, and rehabilitation. To tackle this, WHO/Europe, with support from the European Union, co-created the Long COVID Mythbusters series together with patient groups, civil society organizations, and health experts. This collaborative effort drew on community insights to identify the most harmful myths and paired them with real patient stories from five countries to ensure authenticity and impact.
Why do health myths spread so easily? They often feel simple, familiar, and comforting—making them easier to believe and share. Some myths even play on fear or blame, creating a false sense of safety. Recognizing these tactics helps us disarm false claims, reduce stigma, and build empathy.
Behind every statistic is a real person. Sarah from the UK shared:
“My life has been dismantled by a relentless series of losses: my hearing, energy, mobility, my career as a senior academic, and even the ability to cry.”
Her story reminds us why accurate information matters: Long COVID is real, complex, and life changing.
👉 Explore the Mythbusters and join the effort to spread facts, not myths: https://bit.ly/4rlBVni
