Friday, August 23, we are thrilled to be hosting a webinar as part of this year’s theme, “Uniting for Sustainable Health in a Changing Climate”. Selected by Digital Health Africa, we’ll be joined by expert panelists Mohamed Aqli (Climate Resilience Expert) to discuss innovative solutions include:
1. Adapting healthcare systems to the impacts of climate change:
  – Strategies for building resilient and sustainable health infrastructure
  – Incorporating climate change considerations into public health planning and decision-making
  – Ensuring access to healthcare services during extreme weather events
2. Innovative solutions for climate-smart healthcare:
  – Renewable energy and energy efficiency in healthcare facilities
  – Sustainable waste management and circular economy approaches
  – Telemedicine and digital health technologies to improve access
3. Interdisciplinary collaboration for climate and health:
  – Strengthening partnerships between the health, environment, and development sectors
  – Integrating traditional and indigenous knowledge into climate change adaptation
  – Engaging local communities in co-creating solutions
4. Empowering health workers and communities:
  – Building capacity of healthcare professionals to address climate change impacts
  – Educating the public on the linkages between climate change and health
  – Promoting individual and community-driven actions for sustainable health
5. Financing and policy frameworks:
  – Mobilizing resources for climate-resilient healthcare systems
  – Developing policies and regulations to support sustainable health practices
  – Aligning health and climate change mitigation/adaptation strategies
The expert panelists could explore these topics and discuss concrete, actionable steps to create a more sustainable and equitable healthcare system in the face of a changing climate.
This is a unique opportunity to explore actionable steps toward a healthier, more sustainable future. Don’t miss out – join us online from anywhere!
Your voice and actions are crucial in this journey.
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Friday, August 23 · 4:00 – 5:00pm EAT
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Pan-African Organization for Health, Education and Research (POHER)
