A Brief Look at What Different Countries and Groups State:

• BERENIS – Swiss expert group on electromagnetic fields and non-ionising radiation
• The German Radiation Protection Commission (SSK)
• Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH)
• Expert Alleges Interference in WHO RF–Cancer Review (as reported by Microwave News.

US Wireless Policy: Health Concerns vs. Rapid Deployment

In EMFSA January 2026 News Updates, we examine the growing policy divide in Washington over wireless technology. U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has raised concerns about the potential health effects of radiofrequency emissions, prompting new federal research efforts—though existing exposure standards remain unchanged for now.

Electromagnetic Weapons & Havana Syndrome: Renewed Scrutiny

In this section, we delve into the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Havana Syndrome, also known as anomalous health incidents (AHIs). We explain how directed-energy weapons (DEWs) use concentrated energy (such as electromagnetic waves or lasers) to damage or disrupt targets, and how research into such systems has been ongoing since the early 2000s. The U.S. military once explored MEDUSA, a non-lethal microwave-based system intended to incapacitate targets through auditory effects. However, the program was discontinued due to concerns about potential long-term health risks.

For more about the historical context and ongoing congressional oversight, read the full news update: EMFSA January 2026 Newsletter

Further Reading: Havana Syndrome March 2024 https://www.emfsa.co.za/news/havana-syndrome-march-2024/

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