Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Dr. Barbosa urged countries to prioritize health and equity in climate policy, emphasizing that vulnerable populations bear the brunt of climate impacts. As the Americas face record heat, disease outbreaks, and climate events, Dr. Barbosa called for urgent action to integrate health into climate agendas. During the opening of the 2025 Global Conference on Climate and Health, held in Brasilia, he highlighted the region's challenges, including heatwaves, wildfires, floods, droughts, and hurricanes. He noted that climate change has already devastated regions, with 2024 being the warmest year in the region since 1900, causing heatwaves to be the most deadly climate hazard. He also described the region's suffering, such as 70,000 affected people from wildfires, 5 million impacted by floods, and 1.2 million affected by droughts and malnutrition. Meanwhile, climate-sensitive diseases surged, with dengue cases reaching 13 million and 7,700 deaths. Dr. Barbosa praised the Belém Health Action Plan's approach, which emphasizes health equity, intersectoral collaboration, and social participation.
Reference: PAHO Director warns of intensifying climate threats to health in the Americas at global conference in BrazilLabels: PAHO
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