HEALTHALLAFRICA
Africa: Health Emerges As a Strategic Frontline for Africa Ahead of Bonn Climate Conference
Africa contributes the least to global greenhouse gas emissions but faces severe climate-related health impacts, including increased infectious diseases, air pollution, and disruptions from extreme weather events like heatwaves, floods, and droughts. The continent's health systems are under growing pressure from these climate challenges.
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