540 thousand deaths… health systems are in the crosshairs of climate change
Issued and Government has become a major driver of a global health emergency.
It pointed out that more than (540) thousand deaths were recorded annually as a result of severe heat waves, and one in every twelve hospitals was exposed to the risk of closure.
The impact of climate change on health
The report indicated that (3.3) billion people live in areas highly affected by climate change.
It indicated that the risk of hospitals being damaged by weather phenomena Extreme exposure has increased by 41% since 1990.
Urgent action is called for
It warned that the number of health facilities at risk could double by mid-century if global efforts to reduce emissions are not accelerated.
The report called for urgent action to implement the Belm Health Action Plan and integrate health into climate policies, stressing that protecting health systems represents an essential investment to save lives.
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