The World Health Organization has issued a call for European leaders to increase investment in healthcare infrastructure to better withstand the effects of rising temperatures. Speaking on Wednesday, the WHO chief highlighted that current heatwaves are placing the public at significant risk and that existing health systems require urgent adaptation to cope with climate-related pressures.
According to The Local, these comments underscore the growing necessity for a robust response to extreme weather events across Europe. The organisation emphasises that improving climate resilience within the healthcare sector is a priority to safeguard the wellbeing of the population as environmental conditions worsen.
Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗