BREAKING ❗️Resolution on #ClimateandHealth was just approved by #WHA77 . Brief debate on #gender follows, as Russian Federation disassociated itself from a single reference to 'gender equality' in final text - watered in comparison to earlier drafts. Belgium for #EU retorts: 'We

🙏Save the Children International for leading constituency statement on #ClimateandHealth which HelpAge International fully supports.

MSs must develop equitable, gender responsive, and age and disability inclusive national action plans to implement the resolution.

Full statement👉tinyurl.com/yc7kxacv

Funding for #ClimateAndHealth for increasing resilience... the main take? more collaboration! Lancet Countdown Latinoamérica @ #WHA77

The new World Health Organization (WHO) #ClimateandHealth resolution looks set for adoption. First since 2008, and with a much broader mandate. Downside: it sidesteps any reference to #fossilfuels . Upside: member states debate displays a broad and growing understanding of #climatechange drivers, its

Let's discuss how we can bridge health inequalities in the face of climate change.
#ClimateAndHealth
#NAYAVoices

Governments, healthcare providers, NGOs, and communities must work together to bridge health inequalities in the face of climate change.
#ClimateAndHealth
#NAYAVoices

World Medical Association Lujain Alqodmani participated in World Health Organization (WHO) Civil Society WG to advance action on Climate & Health meeting today. Strategies to advance health in the coming global climate agenda discussed. #climateandhealth #climatechange ICN IFMSA Amref Health Africa Union for International #CancerControl HCWH - Global

Let's explore how empowering local communities and strengthening their healthcare infrastructure can make a difference in climate adaptation and health equity.
#ClimateAndHealth
#NAYAVoices

Climate change impacts us all, especially our health. 🌍 As a young advocate, I am curious. How do you envision a healthier future amidst changing climates? Let us ignite this conversation for a sustainable tomorrow. Share your thoughts! #ClimateandHealth #Naiga

While speaking on the panel this morning on health and climate displacement in fragile countries, i emphasised holistic approaches towards responding to health impacts resulting from climate displacement.
#climateandhealth #COP28

Pleased to share with you that the health and climate change symposium will take place on 14/11/2023 at Protea Hotel, Kampala.
The symposium will unpack the health and climate change nexus to health professionals, policymakers and other stakeholders.
#climateandhealth

Climate change can worsen air quality by increasing the levels of air pollutants and the formation of ground-level ozone.
#ClimateAndHealth
#NAYAVoices

Trust in international collaboration and solidarity is crucial and the hope is that it extends to climate change and health - key message from the Minister of Environment, Health & Climate Change of Bangladesh🇧🇩 at the #WHA77 side event.
#ClimateAndHealth #InternationalSolidarity

⚠️Missed our joint event on climate-resilient health systems?

The recording is now available here:
📽️bit.ly/3VgIURr

Watch it to hear from the European Commission, the Belgian Presidency and relevant health stakeholders!

#JustTransition #ClimateandHealth

Meet World Medical Association delegation to #WHPA77 Lujain Alqodmani WMA President, Laura Jung Caline Mattar, Christina Guo, Muha, Francisco Franco Pêgo, and Balkiss Abdelmoula WMA-JDN #UHC #AMR
#publichealth #climateandhealth #worldhealthassembly

Excellent #WHA77 side event on #ClimateandHealth organized by Kingdom of #Netherlands and #Peru with excellent moderation by World Health Organization (WHO) We must work with governments AND communities to address the intersection of climate and heath. Current data is astonishing #ClimateAction is needed

As #Health leaders head to Geneva for the World Health Assembly #WHA77 (May 27 > June 1), here is:
👉What you need to know about this top level meeting,
👉What we expected on the #ClimateAndHealth front,
For ➕ (Press releases & our comments..) check updated 🧵bellow

Guys!
Have you ever wondered about the connection between climate change and air pollution? It's mind-blowing how these two are intertwined! Let me share some interesting facts with you cdc.gov/climateandheal…

Climate change is impacting children's lives in Rwanda now🌍

Today, at the #ClimateandHealth Expert Workshop, Julianna Lindsey commended 🇷🇼's commitment to combat climate change, & emphasized the need for resilient health systems in dealing with climate-related health issues🧑🏾‍⚕️

Migratory birds efficiently ferry pathogens around the world.

As a warming climate reshapes their journeys, infectious disease experts are on guard for new threats to humans. #ClimateAndHealth Pulitzer Center scim.ag/4Ay