Climate Change and Health: Impact of Extreme Heat on Women and Children & Possible Solutions
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- Learn about the impact of climate change on global temperatures and the increased frequency and intensity of heatwaves. This webinar focuses on the significant health risks posed by heatwaves, particularly for vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and children. Discover the potential consequences including public health emergencies, excess mortality, and socio-economic disruptions. The webinar emphasizes the importance of recognizing these risks and implementing practical interventions at various levels to save lives and mitigate the impact of heatwaves.
Distinguished Moderators and Speakers:
Dr Zulfiqar A. Bhutta (Moderator & Host) Director, Institute for Global Health and Development, Aga Khan University
Dr Ana Bonell: (Speaker/Presenter) Clinical Fellow, Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Dr Jai Das: (Speaker/Presenter) Assistant Professor and Assistant Director, Institute for Global Health and Development, Aga Khan University
Christopher Burman: (Speaker/Presenter) Lecturer at The Bartlett (UCL), Urban technologist, artist and co-founder of Heat Island
Dr Amina Abubakar: (Closing Comments/Remarks) Professor and Director for the Institute for Human Development, Aga Khan University
For more information about the Institute for Global Health and Development, please visit us at www.aku.edu/ighd.
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