WHO calls for climate-resilient healthcare investment across Europe
The World Health Organization has warned that rising heatwaves across Europe pose a significant health risk, urging leaders to prioritise investment in climate-resilient national health services.
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According to a report by The Local, the WHO chief issued the warning on Wednesday as extreme temperatures continue to grip the continent. The organisation highlighted that current conditions are placing individuals at risk and necessitates urgent structural improvements to healthcare systems.
The WHO is calling upon European leaders to strengthen the resilience of their health services to better manage the challenges posed by intensifying heatwaves. No further details regarding specific funding or national policy changes were provided in the initial statement.
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