 This paper examines the impact of populist radical right, PRR, politics on population health, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. It suggests that the PRR's welfare chauvinism plays a key role in shaping the effects of populist policies on population health. The paper also highlights the need to distinguish between the nativist and populist dimensions of PRR politics when assessing the impact of populist policies on population health. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of considering the wider context of population health, including the impact of neoliberal policies when evaluating the effects of populist policies. This article was authored by Benjamin DeClean and Ewan Speed.