The climate crisis threatens developing countries’ healthcare systems

Tunisia, a nation in North Africa, suffers from heightened exposure to climate threats.  With an intense environmental location, the nation is at risk during its hot and dry summers and temperate and rainy winters, according to apps.who.int.pdf.  Even with a developing healthcare system that has supported more than 90 percent of the nation's population, the lack of medical workers and a stable heal...

As many workers suffered from heatstroke atop the stadiums scattered throughout Qatar this past year during the 2022 World Cup, the climate crisis and its increased impact on those living in warmer climates became the focus of international discussion.  With this increased awareness came national advancements that helped develop safe protocols for spending time outside in the warm environment. ...

With a stronger grasp on Afghanistan, the Taliban puts the lives of many at risk as the climate crisis grows and healthcare for the Afghan people remains limited.  Women, who face limited rights in the nation, encounter an influx in climate-related issues as they suffer from a dependence on the male population and become water and food insecure in their households.  This combination of insecurity ...

The global climate crisis raises concern as Kenya's supply of water dwindles, leaving the Kenyan people to seek out unsafe water sources.  As water pollution, insufficient use, and the degradation of natural water resources increase, illnesses become more common among the Kenyan people, and the nation's healthcare system is put to the test, according to american.edu.  However, due to a lack of investment, infrastructure, and staff, as climate change worsens, so does t...