Category: Heath
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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has recently issued a heatwave warning for Mumbai and several neighbouring districts in Maharashtra’s Konkan region. This marks the first time this month and the fourth time this season that the IMD has issued such a warning for Mumbai. According to IMD scientists, this situation is likely to continue for […]
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By Smitha Verma
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The Delhi government has launched a campaign to tackle dust pollution, a major contributor to air pollution during the summer season, according to Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai. Controlling dust pollution is an important step towards reducing air pollution and improving public health. The government has taken several measures to combat the issue, including deploying […]
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By LMB Staff
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Despite having contributed the least to greenhouse gas emissions, adolescents, young people and future generations will disproportionately shoulder the burden of climate change (Figure 1). Almost every young person in the world is exposed to at least one climate and environmental hazard, shock, or stress such as heatwaves, cyclones, air pollution, flooding, and water scarcity. […]
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By Omnia El Omrani
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Whilst already dealing with pressing environmental issues like climate change and ecosystem degradation, the world has been grappling with several health emergencies, including the COVID-19 pandemic, threats of zoonotic diseases like rabies and ebola, superbugs, and food safety. To tackle these pressing challenges, the One Health approach is seen as the main solution. The One […]
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By LMB Staff
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As we celebrate World Health Day on April 7, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 13 million deaths around the world each year will be due to environmental causes. Not surprising, that the WHO has dedicated this year to ‘Our Planet, Our Health’ to keep humans and planet healthy and create societies […]
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By suchamojo