The Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly has called for amplification and expansion of existing efforts to combat climate change within its core functions.
While giving the landmark resolution passed on health and Climate change at the WHA77 conference in Geneva on Friday, the health assembly recognized climate change as an imminent threat to global health.
In view of this, the members resounding called to action, passed a resolution which underscores the urgent need for decisive measures to confront the profound health risks posed by climate change.
The resolution, which was supported overwhelmingly by Member States, presents an overview of the existential threat that climate change poses to human health.
The Health Assembly asserted that radical action is imperative to safeguard the health of the planet, while underscored the interdependence of environmental sustainability and public health.
Urging the global health community to mobilize on an unprecedented scale, the WHA77 members included prioritizing health considerations in national and international climate policy frameworks, as well as supporting countries in building climate resilient and low carbon health systems.
The resolution which marks a key moment in fight against climate change, emphasized the urgent need for collective action to protect both human health and the planet.
By strengthening capacity building and providing technical support to national health ministries, the actions agreed at the Health Assembly will empower countries to implement robust climate-resilient.
And also health initiatives tailored to these countries’ unique circumstances, and to guide cross-sectoral actions that both promote health, and contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
On its part, the World Health organization committed to continuing to lead the global health response to climate change. “The Organization plans to scale up its efforts in supporting Members through leadership, raising awareness, providing technical support and building capacity.
“Key initiatives include presenting health as a central concern in climate policies, advanced evidence-based strategies, and mobilizing support for health and climate action in countries”.
