Framework to Help Curb Visceral Leishmaniasis in East Africa 26/06/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska WHO framework to eliminate visceral leishmaniasis (VL), a deadly disease most prominent in East Africa, was launched Thursday. It can play an important role in eliminating VL as a public health problem by 2030: a goal key countries of the East African region committed to in last year’s Nairobi Declaration. “The VL elimination framework will offer […] Continue reading -> Teach to Reach 10: Over 21,000 Health Workers Unite to Tackle Climate and Immunization Challenges 20/06/2024 Reda Sadki On June 20, 2024, over 21,000 health workers from more than 80 countries will attend the tenth edition of Teach to Reach, a two-day peer learning conference organized by the Geneva Learning Foundation. This event is not just another conference—it’s part of a growing movement that recognizes the power of local knowledge and action to […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution ‘Kills a Child Every Minute’ 19/06/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji The fifth State of Global Air report shows air pollution is now the second-leading risk factor for death globally, after high blood pressure. Most of the deaths are from non-communicable diseases (NCD). The report has a silver lining about lives saved which shows how there’s been a large drop in the death rate of children […] Continue reading -> 65 Million People in Southern and Eastern Africa Face Unprecedented Threats from Extreme Weather and Conflict 14/06/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska As many as 65 million people in over a dozen Southern and Eastern African countries from Mozambique to Ethiopia are facing unprecedented challenges with food security, extreme weather events and conflict, UN officials say. The crises disproportionately affect women, who are already in a more vulnerable situation due to their gender, said Lydia Zigomo, UN […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls for Intensified Surveillance of Animals as Avian Flu Spreads in US Cattle; Urges Global Attention for Sudan 12/06/2024 Kerry Cullinan Global surveillance of influenza viruses in animals needs to be intensified to “rapidly detect any changes to the virus that could pose a greater threat to humans”, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyessus told a media briefing on Wednesday. He also urged the media to ensure that the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, […] Continue reading -> Hundreds Die in India’s Record-breaking Heatwaves Despite Warnings and Urgent Advisories 12/06/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji Warnings of above-normal temperatures began in early March. Government health experts issued new guidelines for emergency cooling including measures like heat stroke rooms. By June, hundreds of heat-related deaths had been reported across the country, several in India’s two-month-long election. Under a mid-day blazing sun on a busy Delhi road, Monu Kumar Yadav tends to […] Continue reading -> US Expands Bilateral Pandemic Preparedness Measures and Establishes Global Health Security Coordinator Post 10/06/2024 Sophia Samantaroy While the World Health Organization’s International Negotiating Body (INB) continues to negotiate a global Pandemic Agreement, the US has issued its own vision for global health security and expanded its bilateral partnerships with countries across the world. Following the release of this revamped US global health security strategy, Health Policy Watch spoke with Stephanie Psaki, […] Continue reading -> World Will Permanently Exceed 1.5°C Tipping Point Before 2030 – At Current Carbon Emissions Rate 05/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher ‘Extortion level’ capital costs put renewables out of reach in most developing economies; fossil fuel companies rake in record profits; and world reels from record heat, freak floods and drought, says UN Secretary General. New climate data released Wednesday shows virtually all key global warming parameters, including land and sea temperatures at all time record […] Continue reading -> Climate Change Threatens Progress Against Malaria, Countries Warn at World Health Assembly 01/06/2024 Paul Adepoju The fight against malaria is facing a new and urgent challenge as climate change and extreme weather events threaten to undermine decades of progress, according to warnings from several countries at the 77th World Health Assembly this week. “Recent extreme weather events such as flooding in Malawi and other countries have intensified malaria transmission, disproportionately […] Continue reading -> New Climate and Health Resolution Wins Strong Support from WHO Member States 31/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO member states approved the first resolution on climate and health to come before the World Health Assembly in 16 years – even as 50°C temperatures in Delhi, flooding in southern Brazil and devastating Caribbean storms are driving home the message to more and more countries that climate change is real. In several hours of […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Teach to Reach 10: Over 21,000 Health Workers Unite to Tackle Climate and Immunization Challenges 20/06/2024 Reda Sadki On June 20, 2024, over 21,000 health workers from more than 80 countries will attend the tenth edition of Teach to Reach, a two-day peer learning conference organized by the Geneva Learning Foundation. This event is not just another conference—it’s part of a growing movement that recognizes the power of local knowledge and action to […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution ‘Kills a Child Every Minute’ 19/06/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji The fifth State of Global Air report shows air pollution is now the second-leading risk factor for death globally, after high blood pressure. Most of the deaths are from non-communicable diseases (NCD). The report has a silver lining about lives saved which shows how there’s been a large drop in the death rate of children […] Continue reading -> 65 Million People in Southern and Eastern Africa Face Unprecedented Threats from Extreme Weather and Conflict 14/06/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska As many as 65 million people in over a dozen Southern and Eastern African countries from Mozambique to Ethiopia are facing unprecedented challenges with food security, extreme weather events and conflict, UN officials say. The crises disproportionately affect women, who are already in a more vulnerable situation due to their gender, said Lydia Zigomo, UN […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls for Intensified Surveillance of Animals as Avian Flu Spreads in US Cattle; Urges Global Attention for Sudan 12/06/2024 Kerry Cullinan Global surveillance of influenza viruses in animals needs to be intensified to “rapidly detect any changes to the virus that could pose a greater threat to humans”, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyessus told a media briefing on Wednesday. He also urged the media to ensure that the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, […] Continue reading -> Hundreds Die in India’s Record-breaking Heatwaves Despite Warnings and Urgent Advisories 12/06/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji Warnings of above-normal temperatures began in early March. Government health experts issued new guidelines for emergency cooling including measures like heat stroke rooms. By June, hundreds of heat-related deaths had been reported across the country, several in India’s two-month-long election. Under a mid-day blazing sun on a busy Delhi road, Monu Kumar Yadav tends to […] Continue reading -> US Expands Bilateral Pandemic Preparedness Measures and Establishes Global Health Security Coordinator Post 10/06/2024 Sophia Samantaroy While the World Health Organization’s International Negotiating Body (INB) continues to negotiate a global Pandemic Agreement, the US has issued its own vision for global health security and expanded its bilateral partnerships with countries across the world. Following the release of this revamped US global health security strategy, Health Policy Watch spoke with Stephanie Psaki, […] Continue reading -> World Will Permanently Exceed 1.5°C Tipping Point Before 2030 – At Current Carbon Emissions Rate 05/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher ‘Extortion level’ capital costs put renewables out of reach in most developing economies; fossil fuel companies rake in record profits; and world reels from record heat, freak floods and drought, says UN Secretary General. New climate data released Wednesday shows virtually all key global warming parameters, including land and sea temperatures at all time record […] Continue reading -> Climate Change Threatens Progress Against Malaria, Countries Warn at World Health Assembly 01/06/2024 Paul Adepoju The fight against malaria is facing a new and urgent challenge as climate change and extreme weather events threaten to undermine decades of progress, according to warnings from several countries at the 77th World Health Assembly this week. “Recent extreme weather events such as flooding in Malawi and other countries have intensified malaria transmission, disproportionately […] Continue reading -> New Climate and Health Resolution Wins Strong Support from WHO Member States 31/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO member states approved the first resolution on climate and health to come before the World Health Assembly in 16 years – even as 50°C temperatures in Delhi, flooding in southern Brazil and devastating Caribbean storms are driving home the message to more and more countries that climate change is real. In several hours of […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Air Pollution ‘Kills a Child Every Minute’ 19/06/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji The fifth State of Global Air report shows air pollution is now the second-leading risk factor for death globally, after high blood pressure. Most of the deaths are from non-communicable diseases (NCD). The report has a silver lining about lives saved which shows how there’s been a large drop in the death rate of children […] Continue reading -> 65 Million People in Southern and Eastern Africa Face Unprecedented Threats from Extreme Weather and Conflict 14/06/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska As many as 65 million people in over a dozen Southern and Eastern African countries from Mozambique to Ethiopia are facing unprecedented challenges with food security, extreme weather events and conflict, UN officials say. The crises disproportionately affect women, who are already in a more vulnerable situation due to their gender, said Lydia Zigomo, UN […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls for Intensified Surveillance of Animals as Avian Flu Spreads in US Cattle; Urges Global Attention for Sudan 12/06/2024 Kerry Cullinan Global surveillance of influenza viruses in animals needs to be intensified to “rapidly detect any changes to the virus that could pose a greater threat to humans”, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyessus told a media briefing on Wednesday. He also urged the media to ensure that the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, […] Continue reading -> Hundreds Die in India’s Record-breaking Heatwaves Despite Warnings and Urgent Advisories 12/06/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji Warnings of above-normal temperatures began in early March. Government health experts issued new guidelines for emergency cooling including measures like heat stroke rooms. By June, hundreds of heat-related deaths had been reported across the country, several in India’s two-month-long election. Under a mid-day blazing sun on a busy Delhi road, Monu Kumar Yadav tends to […] Continue reading -> US Expands Bilateral Pandemic Preparedness Measures and Establishes Global Health Security Coordinator Post 10/06/2024 Sophia Samantaroy While the World Health Organization’s International Negotiating Body (INB) continues to negotiate a global Pandemic Agreement, the US has issued its own vision for global health security and expanded its bilateral partnerships with countries across the world. Following the release of this revamped US global health security strategy, Health Policy Watch spoke with Stephanie Psaki, […] Continue reading -> World Will Permanently Exceed 1.5°C Tipping Point Before 2030 – At Current Carbon Emissions Rate 05/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher ‘Extortion level’ capital costs put renewables out of reach in most developing economies; fossil fuel companies rake in record profits; and world reels from record heat, freak floods and drought, says UN Secretary General. New climate data released Wednesday shows virtually all key global warming parameters, including land and sea temperatures at all time record […] Continue reading -> Climate Change Threatens Progress Against Malaria, Countries Warn at World Health Assembly 01/06/2024 Paul Adepoju The fight against malaria is facing a new and urgent challenge as climate change and extreme weather events threaten to undermine decades of progress, according to warnings from several countries at the 77th World Health Assembly this week. “Recent extreme weather events such as flooding in Malawi and other countries have intensified malaria transmission, disproportionately […] Continue reading -> New Climate and Health Resolution Wins Strong Support from WHO Member States 31/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO member states approved the first resolution on climate and health to come before the World Health Assembly in 16 years – even as 50°C temperatures in Delhi, flooding in southern Brazil and devastating Caribbean storms are driving home the message to more and more countries that climate change is real. In several hours of […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
65 Million People in Southern and Eastern Africa Face Unprecedented Threats from Extreme Weather and Conflict 14/06/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska As many as 65 million people in over a dozen Southern and Eastern African countries from Mozambique to Ethiopia are facing unprecedented challenges with food security, extreme weather events and conflict, UN officials say. The crises disproportionately affect women, who are already in a more vulnerable situation due to their gender, said Lydia Zigomo, UN […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls for Intensified Surveillance of Animals as Avian Flu Spreads in US Cattle; Urges Global Attention for Sudan 12/06/2024 Kerry Cullinan Global surveillance of influenza viruses in animals needs to be intensified to “rapidly detect any changes to the virus that could pose a greater threat to humans”, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyessus told a media briefing on Wednesday. He also urged the media to ensure that the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, […] Continue reading -> Hundreds Die in India’s Record-breaking Heatwaves Despite Warnings and Urgent Advisories 12/06/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji Warnings of above-normal temperatures began in early March. Government health experts issued new guidelines for emergency cooling including measures like heat stroke rooms. By June, hundreds of heat-related deaths had been reported across the country, several in India’s two-month-long election. Under a mid-day blazing sun on a busy Delhi road, Monu Kumar Yadav tends to […] Continue reading -> US Expands Bilateral Pandemic Preparedness Measures and Establishes Global Health Security Coordinator Post 10/06/2024 Sophia Samantaroy While the World Health Organization’s International Negotiating Body (INB) continues to negotiate a global Pandemic Agreement, the US has issued its own vision for global health security and expanded its bilateral partnerships with countries across the world. Following the release of this revamped US global health security strategy, Health Policy Watch spoke with Stephanie Psaki, […] Continue reading -> World Will Permanently Exceed 1.5°C Tipping Point Before 2030 – At Current Carbon Emissions Rate 05/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher ‘Extortion level’ capital costs put renewables out of reach in most developing economies; fossil fuel companies rake in record profits; and world reels from record heat, freak floods and drought, says UN Secretary General. New climate data released Wednesday shows virtually all key global warming parameters, including land and sea temperatures at all time record […] Continue reading -> Climate Change Threatens Progress Against Malaria, Countries Warn at World Health Assembly 01/06/2024 Paul Adepoju The fight against malaria is facing a new and urgent challenge as climate change and extreme weather events threaten to undermine decades of progress, according to warnings from several countries at the 77th World Health Assembly this week. “Recent extreme weather events such as flooding in Malawi and other countries have intensified malaria transmission, disproportionately […] Continue reading -> New Climate and Health Resolution Wins Strong Support from WHO Member States 31/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO member states approved the first resolution on climate and health to come before the World Health Assembly in 16 years – even as 50°C temperatures in Delhi, flooding in southern Brazil and devastating Caribbean storms are driving home the message to more and more countries that climate change is real. In several hours of […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
WHO Calls for Intensified Surveillance of Animals as Avian Flu Spreads in US Cattle; Urges Global Attention for Sudan 12/06/2024 Kerry Cullinan Global surveillance of influenza viruses in animals needs to be intensified to “rapidly detect any changes to the virus that could pose a greater threat to humans”, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyessus told a media briefing on Wednesday. He also urged the media to ensure that the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, […] Continue reading -> Hundreds Die in India’s Record-breaking Heatwaves Despite Warnings and Urgent Advisories 12/06/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji Warnings of above-normal temperatures began in early March. Government health experts issued new guidelines for emergency cooling including measures like heat stroke rooms. By June, hundreds of heat-related deaths had been reported across the country, several in India’s two-month-long election. Under a mid-day blazing sun on a busy Delhi road, Monu Kumar Yadav tends to […] Continue reading -> US Expands Bilateral Pandemic Preparedness Measures and Establishes Global Health Security Coordinator Post 10/06/2024 Sophia Samantaroy While the World Health Organization’s International Negotiating Body (INB) continues to negotiate a global Pandemic Agreement, the US has issued its own vision for global health security and expanded its bilateral partnerships with countries across the world. Following the release of this revamped US global health security strategy, Health Policy Watch spoke with Stephanie Psaki, […] Continue reading -> World Will Permanently Exceed 1.5°C Tipping Point Before 2030 – At Current Carbon Emissions Rate 05/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher ‘Extortion level’ capital costs put renewables out of reach in most developing economies; fossil fuel companies rake in record profits; and world reels from record heat, freak floods and drought, says UN Secretary General. New climate data released Wednesday shows virtually all key global warming parameters, including land and sea temperatures at all time record […] Continue reading -> Climate Change Threatens Progress Against Malaria, Countries Warn at World Health Assembly 01/06/2024 Paul Adepoju The fight against malaria is facing a new and urgent challenge as climate change and extreme weather events threaten to undermine decades of progress, according to warnings from several countries at the 77th World Health Assembly this week. “Recent extreme weather events such as flooding in Malawi and other countries have intensified malaria transmission, disproportionately […] Continue reading -> New Climate and Health Resolution Wins Strong Support from WHO Member States 31/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO member states approved the first resolution on climate and health to come before the World Health Assembly in 16 years – even as 50°C temperatures in Delhi, flooding in southern Brazil and devastating Caribbean storms are driving home the message to more and more countries that climate change is real. In several hours of […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Hundreds Die in India’s Record-breaking Heatwaves Despite Warnings and Urgent Advisories 12/06/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji Warnings of above-normal temperatures began in early March. Government health experts issued new guidelines for emergency cooling including measures like heat stroke rooms. By June, hundreds of heat-related deaths had been reported across the country, several in India’s two-month-long election. Under a mid-day blazing sun on a busy Delhi road, Monu Kumar Yadav tends to […] Continue reading -> US Expands Bilateral Pandemic Preparedness Measures and Establishes Global Health Security Coordinator Post 10/06/2024 Sophia Samantaroy While the World Health Organization’s International Negotiating Body (INB) continues to negotiate a global Pandemic Agreement, the US has issued its own vision for global health security and expanded its bilateral partnerships with countries across the world. Following the release of this revamped US global health security strategy, Health Policy Watch spoke with Stephanie Psaki, […] Continue reading -> World Will Permanently Exceed 1.5°C Tipping Point Before 2030 – At Current Carbon Emissions Rate 05/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher ‘Extortion level’ capital costs put renewables out of reach in most developing economies; fossil fuel companies rake in record profits; and world reels from record heat, freak floods and drought, says UN Secretary General. New climate data released Wednesday shows virtually all key global warming parameters, including land and sea temperatures at all time record […] Continue reading -> Climate Change Threatens Progress Against Malaria, Countries Warn at World Health Assembly 01/06/2024 Paul Adepoju The fight against malaria is facing a new and urgent challenge as climate change and extreme weather events threaten to undermine decades of progress, according to warnings from several countries at the 77th World Health Assembly this week. “Recent extreme weather events such as flooding in Malawi and other countries have intensified malaria transmission, disproportionately […] Continue reading -> New Climate and Health Resolution Wins Strong Support from WHO Member States 31/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO member states approved the first resolution on climate and health to come before the World Health Assembly in 16 years – even as 50°C temperatures in Delhi, flooding in southern Brazil and devastating Caribbean storms are driving home the message to more and more countries that climate change is real. In several hours of […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
US Expands Bilateral Pandemic Preparedness Measures and Establishes Global Health Security Coordinator Post 10/06/2024 Sophia Samantaroy While the World Health Organization’s International Negotiating Body (INB) continues to negotiate a global Pandemic Agreement, the US has issued its own vision for global health security and expanded its bilateral partnerships with countries across the world. Following the release of this revamped US global health security strategy, Health Policy Watch spoke with Stephanie Psaki, […] Continue reading -> World Will Permanently Exceed 1.5°C Tipping Point Before 2030 – At Current Carbon Emissions Rate 05/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher ‘Extortion level’ capital costs put renewables out of reach in most developing economies; fossil fuel companies rake in record profits; and world reels from record heat, freak floods and drought, says UN Secretary General. New climate data released Wednesday shows virtually all key global warming parameters, including land and sea temperatures at all time record […] Continue reading -> Climate Change Threatens Progress Against Malaria, Countries Warn at World Health Assembly 01/06/2024 Paul Adepoju The fight against malaria is facing a new and urgent challenge as climate change and extreme weather events threaten to undermine decades of progress, according to warnings from several countries at the 77th World Health Assembly this week. “Recent extreme weather events such as flooding in Malawi and other countries have intensified malaria transmission, disproportionately […] Continue reading -> New Climate and Health Resolution Wins Strong Support from WHO Member States 31/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO member states approved the first resolution on climate and health to come before the World Health Assembly in 16 years – even as 50°C temperatures in Delhi, flooding in southern Brazil and devastating Caribbean storms are driving home the message to more and more countries that climate change is real. In several hours of […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
World Will Permanently Exceed 1.5°C Tipping Point Before 2030 – At Current Carbon Emissions Rate 05/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher ‘Extortion level’ capital costs put renewables out of reach in most developing economies; fossil fuel companies rake in record profits; and world reels from record heat, freak floods and drought, says UN Secretary General. New climate data released Wednesday shows virtually all key global warming parameters, including land and sea temperatures at all time record […] Continue reading -> Climate Change Threatens Progress Against Malaria, Countries Warn at World Health Assembly 01/06/2024 Paul Adepoju The fight against malaria is facing a new and urgent challenge as climate change and extreme weather events threaten to undermine decades of progress, according to warnings from several countries at the 77th World Health Assembly this week. “Recent extreme weather events such as flooding in Malawi and other countries have intensified malaria transmission, disproportionately […] Continue reading -> New Climate and Health Resolution Wins Strong Support from WHO Member States 31/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO member states approved the first resolution on climate and health to come before the World Health Assembly in 16 years – even as 50°C temperatures in Delhi, flooding in southern Brazil and devastating Caribbean storms are driving home the message to more and more countries that climate change is real. In several hours of […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Climate Change Threatens Progress Against Malaria, Countries Warn at World Health Assembly 01/06/2024 Paul Adepoju The fight against malaria is facing a new and urgent challenge as climate change and extreme weather events threaten to undermine decades of progress, according to warnings from several countries at the 77th World Health Assembly this week. “Recent extreme weather events such as flooding in Malawi and other countries have intensified malaria transmission, disproportionately […] Continue reading -> New Climate and Health Resolution Wins Strong Support from WHO Member States 31/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO member states approved the first resolution on climate and health to come before the World Health Assembly in 16 years – even as 50°C temperatures in Delhi, flooding in southern Brazil and devastating Caribbean storms are driving home the message to more and more countries that climate change is real. In several hours of […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
New Climate and Health Resolution Wins Strong Support from WHO Member States 31/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO member states approved the first resolution on climate and health to come before the World Health Assembly in 16 years – even as 50°C temperatures in Delhi, flooding in southern Brazil and devastating Caribbean storms are driving home the message to more and more countries that climate change is real. In several hours of […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts