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Making pandemics: Preserving biodiversity to protect our health Great movie to watch and currently widely discussed. #biodiversity; #pandemic; https://lnkd.in/erdXg9x7

AHRO launches it Climate Changes and Health Program The AHRO Network under the AHRO Center for Academic Research launched the “Climate Change & Health Project.”  The novel project intends to evaluate the effect of climate change on health. During the launch, Prof Yaro, Director-General and Chief Scientific Officer, outlined the project's vision and said the program “would significantly increase our understanding of the effects of climate change on human and animal health.” The program will therefore create partnerships with other organizations as part of its One Health Agenda. There is no doubt that together with Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), climate change is one of the leading causes of global health challenges that is driving shifts in the distribution of infectious diseases such as dengue fever and malaria as well as associated with intensive weather effects, such as flooding and increase in heat wave which can ultimately lead to disease and deaths.  The program will cover West African countries with the primary objective of developing evidence and research-based activities. “We hope our activities will help influence government policies.” Prof Yaro added.   Meanwhile, as part of the activities of the program ahead of the Baku Climate Conference, Prof Yaro will be hosting some community leaders from Africa for a consultative summit just before the Baku Conference where Prof Yaro and Dr. Umar Ibrahim the program Co-ordinator in West Africa would be presenting the project to the international audience.

As we navigate a world in flux, it's imperative to understand the intricate linkages between environmental shifts and public health, and how we can build resilience for the challenges ahead. From addressing the impacts of extreme weather events to strengthening healthcare systems and advancing adaptation strategies, there's much we can do to safeguard our communities and protect vulnerable populations. #GlobalHealthSecurity #ClimateChange #PublicHealth #Equity

🌿 Did you know that more than half of all human infections are zoonotic in origin? 🌍 Lori Crow, MPH, MS, an advisory member at the IEA and presenter at last year’s IICE, explains how zoonoses—diseases that jump from animals to humans—spread. Her presentation explains the role of human activities like deforestation and climate change in increasing the impact of these diseases. 📢 Are you interested in presenting your research at the next IICE? Submit an abstract today! Visit ieaonline.org/iice-2024 for more details. 👉 Got a friend who should be at this year’s conference? Let them know by tagging them! #publichealth #zoonoses #OneHealth #environmentalhealth #CDC #climatechange #sustainablefuture #healthyliving #IEA #IICE2024

How can we predict the potential ecological impact of reducing the number of #malaria mosquitoes? 🦟🌍 Read this blog by Talya Hackett University of Oxford to learn more about Target Malaria's ecological observatory project. ⬇ https://lnkd.in/edz6sY7z #EndMalaria

Nearly half of the global population already live in areas highly vulnerable to climate change. We need immediate action to become more resilient.    In that context, the latest Action Report from the Collective MindS Climate x Health Council is an important milestone. The report provides an actionable framework to promote flexible and accessible financing for locally led adaptations that protect health. During the event hosted by Foreign Policy, Africa-Europe Foundation and Foundation S, “From Risk to Resilience: Unlocking Climate Financing for Local Health Adaptation”, we  discussed the need to break silos, bridge capacity gaps and build new funding channels for local health adaptation. I insisted on the need to have adequate representation of communities at all levels of decision making and meaningful engagement in the co-creation of climate and health funding priorities and solutions. #UNGA79 #ClimateFinance #TimeToAdapt 

Harare to Host Inaugural Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC 2024) Harare, Zimbabwe – The vital role of Africa in the global fight against climate change and its health impacts will be highlighted at the inaugural Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC 2024), scheduled for 29-31 October 2024 in Harare. This first-of-its-kind conference will gather over 400 delegates from 30 African countries, including health ministers, representatives, early career researchers, healthcare professionals, leading global researchers, and funders engaged in the intersection of climate and health. The theme for the conference will be: "Cultivating Resilience in Health: Towards Unified Strategies for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation in Africa." A Pan-African Initiative for Collective Action With Africa facing a significant burden of climate-sensitive diseases, CHAC 2024 aims to provide a platform for nations to showcase innovative research and best practices, align strategies, share solutions, and forge partnerships for building climate-resilient health systems. The conference is set to play a crucial role in shaping future health and climate policies, emphasizing unity, collaboration, and context-specific solutions for the continent. Organized by the Zimbabwean Ministry of Health and Child Care and the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, in collaboration with CeSHHAR Zimbabwe, CHAC 2024 has garnered support from the Wellcome Trust and an extensive network of distinguished partners, including the World Health Organization (WHO), Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), Nature Medicine, HIGH Horizons, Midlands State University, HE²AT Center, and the Climate and Health Africa Network for Collaboration and Engagement.

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🌍 iDE (International Development Enterprises) is tackling socio-economic risk factors that drive zoonotic disease transmission in our biodiversity hotspots. 👉 Read the full conversation to learn about iDE's work in the BCOMING project! https://bit.ly/416kQ7e #OneHealth #Biodiversity 

⏳ Only one week left to submit your applications for our Climate Change and AMR RFP! #ClimateChange is affecting human, animal, and environmental health, often contributing to the development of antimicrobial resistance (#AMR). 🌍 Shifts in environmental conditions are likely to increase the spread of diseases across humans, animals, and plants. Although the links between climate change, rising temperatures, infection spread, and AMR are complex and not yet fully understood, they pose a significant risk, particularly in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (#LMICs) where livestock and aquaculture systems are already vulnerable. 💡 To address this, The International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS) has launched a request for proposals for Intervention and Implementation Research Projects to mitigate these challenges. 📅 Proposals should be submitted by research organizations based in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries up until October 7, 2024. 🔗 More details ➡️ https://lnkd.in/evCCVk3Q Kristina Osbjer Sunday Ochonu Ochai Jr. (DVM, MSc, Ph.D)