Global: Climate & Health Summit, Durban Dec 4, Save the Date
HCWH – The first Global Climate and Health Summit, takes place parallel to the COP 17 climate negotiations. It aims to bring together key health sector actors to discuss the impacts of climate change on public health and solutions that promote greater health, as well as economic equity between and within nations.  more

Jazan: Clinic Dumps Medical Waste in Residential Area
Arab News – Disposed needles and other medical waste was found by residentrs near a health clinic. Neighbours accused the clinic of disposing its waste near where her children were playing risking their health.  more

Global: Breastfeeding Best for Health of Babies, Mothers; Reduces Costs, Saves Environment
HCWH – HCWH is marking World Breastfeeding Week with the message that breastfeeding is a critically important step to ensure the health of infants, and is the best course of action for new mothers worldwide.  more

Indonesia: Denpasar Pioneering Mercury-Free Health Care Sector
HCWH – HCWH and our Indonesia partner BaliFokus recently partnered to promote mercury-free health care through the planned phase-out of mercury containing medical devices in seven hospitals Denpasar City, Indonesia. In a recent conference organized in Bali, the two organizations laid the groundwork for implementation in these hospitals as well as replication across the country.  more

UK: Researchers Meet to Fight Mercury Pollution
CTV News – Researchers from 48 countries gathered in Halifax to examine the latest scientific advances relating to mercury in the environment. The goal was to provide policy-makers with good scientific information on which to base decisions. As a pollutant, airborne mercury knows no borders and prolonged exposure can pose serious health concerns for humans and wildlife as it accumulates in the food chain.  more

Global: Estimating the Global Public Health Implications of Electricity and Coal Consumption
Environmental Healtj Daily – The growing health risks associated with greenhouse gas emissions highlight the need for new energy policies that emphasize efficiency and low-carbon energy intensity. This study assesses the relationships among electricity use, coal consumption, and health outcomes. As a conclusion, the study states that coal consumption has significant detrimental health impacts.  more

Botswana: Experts Link Climate Change to Rising Health Threats
Global Press Institute – As Botswana studies its growing vulnerability to climate change, health risks associated with a changing climate have come to the forefront. Higher temperatures and less frequent and predictable rain have hurt crops and nutrition, which is essential for strengthening the immune system against HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Meanwhile, higher carbon dioxide levels are enabling the rapid spread of primary malaria agents malaria to mostly women and girls.  more

Tonga: Awareness Day on Hazardous Electronic Waste
Taimi Online – Electrical waste, known as e-waste contains highly toxic chemicals and components, which when dumped, buried or burnt can lead to severe health and environmental problems for the community. With Tonga having limited capacity to store and safely manage such wastes, it is of key importance to work with the community to implement a sustainable strategy to avoid serious problems in the future.  more

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