Over 450 organizations representing over 45 million health workers, together with over 3,400 individuals from 102 different countries, have written an open letter to Heads of State around the world as well as every nation’s lead climate negotiator, calling for urgent climate action to protect people’s health.
Health Care Without Harm is proud to present its 2024-2028 International strategic plan, which addresses the interconnected challenges of climate change and health, and sets the course for the collective work of our international network.
Por noveno año consecutivo, tenemos el privilegio de reconocer a destacadas instituciones de salud de todo el mundo que están plenamente comprometidas con la adopción de prácticas de atención médica bajas en carbono, el fortalecimiento de estrategias de resiliencia climática y la promoción de políticas que prioricen la salud de nuestro planeta.
El cambio climático plantea una amenaza innegable para nuestro planeta y el bienestar de las generaciones presentes y futuras. A medida que experimentamos sus efectos de largo alcance, resulta cada vez más claro que se requieren medidas urgentes en todas las áreas, incluida la atención médica.
Plastics is a global health crisis hiding in plain sight. Throughout the lifecycle of plastic, from production to disposal, a wide array of toxic chemicals and microplastics pose risks through inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact. Communities, health workers, and health systems are already witnessing the detrimental impacts of plastic production and pollution.