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WHO urged to recognize climate disinformation as a threat to public health

The WHO Civil Society Working Group presented the report 'Protecting Health in an Era of Climate Disinformation' and called on the 194 member states to make information integrity part of climate and health policy. The report examines case studies — from rumors after the Maui wildfires to the campaign against London's ULEZ zone. A WHO civil society working group presented the report 'Protecting Health in the Age of Climate Disinformation' and called on the 194 member states to make information integrity part of climate and health policy. The report examines cases ranging from rumors after the Maui fires to the campaign against London's ULEZ zone.

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UAE Ministry of Health Unveils Plan to Adapt Healthcare to Climate Change

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention has identified six climate-related priority areas: heat-related illnesses, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, insect-borne diseases, water- and foodborne infections, and the impact of climate on mental health. The plan was developed jointly with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and provides for early warning systems, training of medical staff, and increased resilience of healthcare facilities.

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