"We should be sustaining health and equity within planetary boundaries."
@lshtm.bsky.social #WHA78
"What we are dealing with is a systems failure. Not a chance finding."
Prof Andy Haines @lshtm.bsky.social and Dr Sokhna Thiam provide a state of the science at #WHA78
Not all Europeans look forward to summer. Not the most vulnerable." Regional Director @whoeurope.bsky.social continues at 'Health is the Driver for Intergenerational Climate Action' at #WHA78
"Diagnosing our problem is over. It is time to act." Regional Director @whowpro.bsky.social makes a strong appeal at the opening of 'Health is the Driver for Intergenerational Climate Action' at #WHA78
Check out the detailed timeline here:
#COP30 #WHA78 @cop30brazil.bsky.social @drmarianeira.bsky.social @who.int
What's coming ahead of @cop30brazil.bsky.social
☘️ COP30 Climate and Health Action Plan
☘️ Health Day at COP30
☘️ Action Plan on CC, Adaptation and Health
☘️ Policy documents
☘️ Synthesis of experiences
Brazil is creating the Belem Health Action Plan ahead of #COP30
"The UK government is clear that the climate crisis is a health crisis that disproportionionally affects certain vulnerable populations" says @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social
#WHA78 #WHO
@marianeira.bsky.social @who.int
The Min of Health Brazil underlines the need for ambitious climate action and transforming health systems to be sustainable and resilient, ahead of #COP30 in a discussion with the Baku Continuity Coaliation for Climate and Health at #WHA78
@who.int @drmarianeira.bsky.social @drtedros.who.int
"War is not the solution. Peace is the solution." @drtedros.who.int strongly calls for a political resolution and peace.
@who.int #WHA78
The President of #WHA78 Health Sec. Teodoro Herbosa strongly calls for unity, not unilateralism to dictate the future of health.
The 78th World Health Assembly has been opened. An agenda full of interesting, relevant agenda items on the future of global health. Check out more & watch here: www.who.int/about/govern...
@who.int @drtedros.who.int
#WHA78 #PandemicAgreement #WHO #GlobalHealth
🚨 Publication Alert! 🌍
Our latest research explores Kenya’s path to net-zero healthcare, examining leadership, finance, & key interventions.
📖 Read here (OA): www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#SustainableHealthcare #NetZero #ClimateHealth #Kenya
@sarahwhitmee.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social
📍Zoom link: lshtm.zoom.us/j/9588640534...
🔑 Meeting ID: 958 8640 5342 | Password: 875542
I’m presenting on how healthcare systems can tackle climate change while staying resilient, focusing on Kenya’s net-zero healthcare ambitions. 🌍🏥
📅 When? 5 Feb
🕒 Time? 12:45 PM GMT
📍 Where? Zoom (details below)🧵
Open to all—hope to see you there! #SustainableHealthcare #ClimateAction #GlobalHealth
Hope to see you at our event today at 8 GMT / 12 Baku at the #HealthPavilion at #COP29 🌿
Livestream 🔗 www.who.int/news-room/ev...
@marinaromanello.bsky.social @lancetcountdown.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social @jodishermanmd.bsky.social @thelcsh.bsky.social
"To those who say that climate action is too expensive: the cost of inaction is much higher." Says Vincent Karremans at the #COP29 High Level on #ClimateChangeandHealth
Health is THE argument for climate action.
#COP29 #COP29Baku #HealthForClimateAction
"This crisis is not in the future. It's right here, now ... There is no stronger argument for climate action than health". Dr Tedros continues by highlighting both the current challenge which presents an urgent opportunity.
#COP29
"Climate change kills and affects our health" @sanchezcastejon shares a strong reflection at the opening of the event 'The Health Argument for Climate Action' - underlining that actions for Climate and Health align and ambition is needed.
#COP29
The health community is here to ensure that the negotiators are aware that they are negotiating our health - Dr Maria Neira announces the #COP29 Special Report of the WHO at the Press Conference Room
🔗 www.who.int/news/item/07...
