"Climate change is leading to warmer temperatures for longer periods of the year, creating more favourable conditions for the mosquito’s survival and reproduction."🦟 Prof Rachel Lowe from London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine comments on factors that could contribute to a rise in #Dengue cases in Europe👇

The MARCH and Centre on Climate Change & Planetary Health, LSHTM #ECOVENTION Challenge saw teams of staff and students create innovative and actionable solutions to address the impacts of #ClimateChange on #maternal and child health. Find out more about the challenge and team solutions👇 lshtm.ac.uk/research/centr…

Everything you need to know about La Niña, the climate phenomenon In The Telegraph Malcolm N. Mistry explains effects of #LaNiña on the weather patterns in the UK & says summer 2025 is likely to be 'wetter and milder, similar to this year.' 👉bit.ly/4bZjay3

🌡️"Evidence from these studies can help extend our knowledge on extreme temperatures and guide the development of policy interventions to improve our environment and health" Prof Antonio Gasparrini from the #EHMLab at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine comments on a new collection of Environmental Health Perspectives papers 👇

Want to learn more about climate-resilient health systems? Join us on 14 August 12pm-1.15pm EAT #HSR2024 lshtm.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

🌍"It was inspiring to see the creative solutions proposed by different teams showcasing the need for planetary health thinking & interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing these pressing issues" Dr Sarah Whitmee London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine reflects on the recent ECO-VENTION challenge👇

Last week, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for urgent action to address #ExtremeHeat. We applaud the call for concerted #ClimateAction. Read the High Horizons response 👇 high-horizons.eu/high-horizons-…

"We need to do better to manage heat risks in patients with diabetes and other endocrine disorders" Dr Sari Kovats, Associate Prof HPRU_ECH London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, comments on a recent study which highlights the critical need for more research into the effects of heat on the endocrine system👇

🆕paper from colleagues in HIGH Horizons published in The Lancet Planetary Health. 📰Researchers studied the effects of ambient #heat on neonate, post-neonate, and child mortality rates. Dr Chloe Brimicombe explains more 👇

🌡️Research led by Prof Shakoor Hajat London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine in collaboration with UK Renal Registry showed increased risk of acute kidney injury during high temperatures, such as the recent UK #heatwave, and the potential for an e-alert system to detect climate effects in greater detail 👇

🏙️Reflecting on #InternationalYouthDay the Children, Cities & Climate Action Lab highlights key takeaways from workshops held earlier this year which invited young people to explore visions of future climate-resilient cities & develop advocacy campaigns 👉bit.ly/3RJCirK

On this #WorldMosquitoDay, we honour our researchers dedicated to eradicating mosquito-borne diseases. Their relentless efforts save lives every day. 🧵 1/6

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine The National Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance World Health Organization (WHO) MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM LSHTM RAFT USTTB PATH MESA - the malaria knowledge hub 6/6 Did you know? There are > 3,500 species of 🦟 but only a few are vectors for diseases like malaria, dengue & Zika. It's essential to focus our efforts on these harmful species🦟 Jo Lines on BBC World Service explains how 🦟 spread diseases. 📻 bbc.in/3AF5Kdn

Lack of #climate action could see Europe’s heat-related deaths triple by 2100 ☀️ Study from Pierre Masselot Malcolm N. Mistry Antonio Gasparrini & colleagues suggests southern Europe most at risk of dangers of extreme #heat 👉bit.ly/3WQ0FGK

New collaborative work between #EHMLAB & JRC-Seville in The Lancet Public Health: #ClimateChange set to increase temperature-related deaths in Europe, with 54,974 more deaths by 2100, driven by heat and ageing. Targeted adaptation and mitigation are essential. Read: thelancet.com/journals/lanpu…

🌍Our Health, Our Planet, Our Future🌏 Join us on 8 November for a one-day conference exploring how London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine's research in #ClimateChange impacts & solutions will shape global policy & train the next generation of leaders ❗️More tickets now released👉bit.ly/CCCPHConference

Exposure to #ExtremeHeat in the final week of pregnancy could lead to an increased risk of stillbirth and early newborn death, according to a recent study published in Nature Medicine. Read more 👉 lshtm.ac.uk/research/centr…