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The latest Lancet Public Health report tracks 42 indicators highlighting the negative impacts of climate change on human health, the delayed climate action of European countries, and the missed opportunities to protect or improve health with health-responsive climate action. Based on the report, climate suitability for various climate-sensitive pathogens and disease vectors has increased in Europe. Visit dengueacademy.com and learn more about dengue (for an international audience of healthcare professionals outside of the US and UK) #dengue #denguefever #dengueacademy #climatechange

Climate change is humanity’s biggest health threat with millions suffering from the effects of extreme heat, dangerous air quality, and climate-sensitive diseases. The world needs bold commitment to act. Together, we can be #TheFaceOfChange. Visit faceofchange.org to learn more. #ClimateHealthCrisis #ClimateChange #GlobalHealth ALLCOT IO, American Forests, Blue Crab Strategies, Bridging the Gap (BTG), Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc., CS4ME Médias, The Global Fund, Global Fund Advocates Network, Goodbye Malaria, NYU School of Global Public Health, Open Planet, Philips, The Rockefeller Foundation, Snap Inc., Seed Global Health, United to Beat Malaria, WHO Foundation, RBM Partnership to End Malaria

New research highlights the critical need for research and proof about the impact of climate change on neglected tropical illnesses like malaria. Dr. Ibrahima Socé Fall's comprehensive review emphasizes the critical need for standardized modeling to understand climate change's impact on malaria and NTDs, urging urgent action to protect hard-won progress. Despite this, research has often overlooked communities with historically low disease burdens and limited healthcare access, exacerbating the emerging crisis. Tala Al-Ramahi underscores the urgency of greater research investment to develop evidence-based interventions, as Dr. Daniel Ngamije Madandi calls for a more equitable response to climate-related health challenges. This review serves as a wake-up call, highlighting the imperative for collective action to safeguard against the impending threats posed by climate change on global health. #ClimateChange #Malaria #NTDs #GlobalHealth #ResearchInvestment #ShantiPharmaceuticals

The impact of climate change on global public health is increasingly evident, with profound implications for NTDs and malaria. Yet a major new @WHO review has revealed enormous gaps in our understanding of how our rapidly changing climate will affect these diseases - or how best to mitigate and prevent this. Click to learn more https://bit.ly/4bM1lTf #BeatNTDs | #endmalaria #PublicHealth #ClimateChangeAwareness.

Climate Change is Shifting Disease Patterns! New research by WHO reveals a critical gap in understanding how climate change is impacting malaria and neglected tropical diseases. We need more research to protect vulnerable communities! Also Read: https://lnkd.in/gf5EKFTc #ClimateAction #HealthForAll #ClimateChange #Health #Malaria #NTDs #NeglectedTropicalDiseases #WHO #Research #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth

An investment in our planet is an investment in our health. 🌍💚 Millions are facing the impacts of extreme heat, air pollution, & climate-sensitive diseases. We need bold action to address the #ClimateHealthCrisis. We can be #TheFaceOfChange. ➡️ Visit to learn more: http://faceofchange.org ALLCOT IO, American Forests, Blue Crab Strategies, Bridging the Gap (BTG), Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc., CS4ME Médias, The Global Fund, Global Fund Advocates Network, Goodbye Malaria, NYU School of Global Public Health, Open Planet, Philips, The Rockefeller Foundation, Snap Inc., Seed Global Health, United to Beat Malaria, WHO Foundation, RBM Partnership to End Malaria #EarthDay #ClimateAction #GlobalHealth #Solutions

If there's one thing we've learned when it comes to global health security today, it's that we can't expect the same old methods to keep producing the same outcomes. As Abt Global experts Carolynn Poulsen, Amanda Quintana, and Jabulani Chacha write, climate change demands us to adapt how we monitor, treat, and prevent disease. At Abt Global, we're setting our sights on integrated One Health strategies, which look at animals, humans, plants, and the environment as a single health ecosystem. #GlobalHealthSecurity #HealthSecurity #ClimateChange

Interested in One Health Policy, zoonotic diseases, and/or COVID-19? Come check out my recent op-ed and give my post likes! 😃 National Science Policy Network Medium #onehealth #covid19 #climatechange

The WHO pandemic agreement negotiations are active, and Member States are keen to meet their May 2024 deadline. However, the divisions are great, and there is a risk of the negotiations falling apart.  The INB released a proposal for negotiating text on October 30th, which will serve as the basis for negotiations during the 7th meeting of the intergovernmental negotiating body (INB7) scheduled for November 6-10th and December 4-6th. Following intense debate, including new proposals tabled by Member States, the INB formed subgroups to discuss contentious issues further before meeting again for the INB7 resumed session on December 4-6th. The subgroup addressing the discussions on Articles 4 (Pandemic prevention and public health surveillance), 5 (One Health), and 6 (Preparedness, readiness and resilience) will meet for three hours each on November 23rd, 28th, and December 4th to present proposed text to the drafting group on December 5/6th.  WCS’s priority is to ensure that the WHO pandemic agreement includes provisions that will genuinely reduce the risk of pathogen spillovers, epidemics, pandemics, and the emergence and reemergence of diseases at the human-animal-environment interfaces from happening in the first place. While prevention is a core element of the agreement’s mandate, the focus is on downstream or secondary prevention. At the same time, there is a push to keep prevention within the International Health Regulations (IHR). Thus, WCS and our partners will continue to push for pandemic prevention at source and collaborative (integrated/One Health) surveillance to be included in the pandemic agreement, but we need everyone’s help. Consider Sharing WCS’s inputs on the proposal for negotiating text attached and on our website (https://lnkd.in/ek9beHtE) with your government contacts, partners, and other relevant stakeholders. #onehealth #pandemicprevention #prevention #pandemicagreement

🦟 Mosquito Alert: Scotland's Buzzing News! Exciting yet concerning findings from the University of Glasgow reveal a boom in mosquito populations across Scotland, including the crafty Culex pipiens. This increase, likely spurred by our warming climate, brings some buzzing challenges to our doorstep. Key Insights: Mosquito Surge: These critters are beginning their season earlier and extending their stay, significantly boosting their presence in Scotland. Public Health Alert: With a growing number of mosquitoes, there's an elevated risk of diseases like dengue, Zika, and even the West Nile virus, which is increasingly a concern nearby. Public Health Buzz: This uptick in mosquito activity underscores the urgent need for enhanced surveillance and proactive health strategies. It’s time to buzz into action! How should the UK adapt its public health tactics to these buzzy invaders? 📖 Dive Deeper: Want more details? Check out more about this study and related research here: https://lnkd.in/eWuztAvm #ClimateChange #PublicHealth #MosquitoResearch #EnvironmentalPolicy #Scotland