Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:50am on 30 Oct 2024,Wednesday Health & Wellness
India faces increased climate-sensitive health threats, with malaria now reaching the Himalayas and expanded dengue transmission nationwide, according to the latest Lancet Countdown report on health and climate change. Developed by 122 experts, the report highlights the need for climate-based disease forecasting, stronger healthcare infrastructure, and community awareness. It also warns that India’s coastal areas face severe risks from rising sea levels, stressing the importance of flood adaptation measures. The findings urge India to prioritize health and climate investments, reinforcing policies to protect citizens against intensifying climate-related health threats that are now affecting populations worldwide.
