I'm Wan Naszeerah, an epidemiologist-turned-infodemiologist trained at Yale and UC Berkeley.
In other words, I'm passionate in understanding two questions: how viruses shape an epidemic and how human narratives shape an infodemic.
Born stateless and raised in Southeast Asia's Nusantara, I grew up in a world where traditional and modern ways of healing, living, and appreciating life coexist.
Today, debates about vaccines, reproductive rights, mental health, and countless other health topics dominate headlines—and divide communities. Yet, these conversations are vital, often urgent, especially when they involve someone we care about.
Inspired by over a decade of listening to people from all walks of life, I wrote Debunk with Empathy to help you find understanding, build connection, and create breakthroughs in your next difficult health conversation.
Each month, I explore a trending health topic—one that involves emotions, uncertainty, or misinformation (sometimes all three).
Along with that, I share simple, practical ways to approach these conversations with confidence and empathy.
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