You’re Invited: Climate Change, Waterborne Diseases & Public Health: Understanding the Risks and Solutions
Date: March 22nd, 2024 | Time: 10am| Format: Virtual Webinar
Hosted by: Batnon Center for Environment and Sustainable Development
Climate change is no longer a distant threat but a present-day public health emergency. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and deteriorating water quality are fueling the spread of waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid, and dysentery, and many others.
On 22nd of March, 2024, Batnon Center for Environment and Sustainable Development invites you to a dynamic virtual webinar where leading experts will unpack the intersection of climate change, waterborne diseases, and public health. This session will equip participants with actionable insights to address this growing crisis and build resilient systems for the future.
Meet Our Experts
Moderator:
Ugboaja Chukwuebuka, Knowledge Management Specialist and Head of Operations at Batnon Center, will guide the discussion with a focus on fostering collaboration and practical solutions.
Keynote Speaker:
Agbo Oluchi Adaku, a renowned Public Health Microbiologist and Researcher at Batnon Center, will share groundbreaking research and real-world case studies on how climate-driven changes, such as flooding, droughts, and rising temperatures, exacerbate disease outbreaks. Drawing on her extensive fieldwork, Oluchi will highlight strategies to strengthen water infrastructure, enhance disease surveillance, and protect at-risk populations.
Why Attend?
This webinar will explore:
- The Hidden Health Costs of Climate Change: How shifting weather patterns create breeding grounds for waterborne diseases.
- Vulnerable Populations at Risk: Addressing inequities in access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare.
- Building Climate-Resilient Health Systems: Cross-sector strategies for early warning systems, outbreak preparedness, and policy integration.
- Sustainable Solutions: From community-led education campaigns to innovative water purification technologies.
Who Should Join?
Healthcare professionals, environmental scientists, policymakers, NGO representatives, students, and advocates committed to sustainable development and public health.
Event Highlights
- Interactive Q&A: Pose questions directly to our experts.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and stakeholders working at the climate-health nexus.
- Actionable Takeaways: Leave with tools and strategies to drive impact in your community or organization.
Secure Your Spot Today
Spaces are limited—register now to ensure your participation:
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