WHO and UNICEF Launch Free Online Course to Equip Healthcare Providers in Protecting Children from Environmental Risks
Recognizing the urgent necessity to empower healthcare providers in safeguarding children's health amidst escalating environmental pollution and climate change challenges, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have joined forces to introduce a new free online course.In an era where pollution and climate change pose increasingly significant threats to children's health, development, and future prospects, this course aims to arm healthcare providers with essential knowledge and resources to effectively recognize and mitigate these risks. Dr. Maria Neira, Director of the Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Health, highlighted, "Over a quarter of all disease burden among children under 5 years of age is attributed to adverse environmental conditions. The imperative to take action is clear: we...
Read more