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).
The 2026–2030 Strategic Plan provides a clear and shared direction for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) over the next five years. Rooted in our mission, vision, and values, the plan outlines where we are going, how we will get there, and how we will hold ourselves accountable for progress.
Based on Environment and Climate Change Canada’s forecast, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health is extending the Cold Warning for Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Based on Environment and Climate Change Canada’s forecast, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health has issued a Cold Warning for Friday, January 23, 2026.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is reminding residents to use caution when consuming, purchasing, and storing cannabis edibles.
Windsor Essex County (WEC) continues to experience significantly high influenza (flu) activity following the holidays.
Early indications are calling for an elevated risk of flu activity this season relative to previous years. The cause of this is a new strain referred to as H3N2, a type of Influenza A known to cause more severe illness in young children, older adults, and individuals with underlying health conditions.
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. | Windsor and Essex County