Dr. Iris M. Blom
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Dr. Iris M. Blom
@irismblom.bsky.social
PhD Candidate @LSHTM | Medical Doctor | Schwarzman Scholar '18 | WHO Youth Engagement
climate change • health systems • planetary health
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Health is THE argument for climate action.

#COP29 #COP29Baku #HealthForClimateAction
"Diagnosing our problem is over. It is time to act." Regional Director @whowpro.bsky.social makes a strong appeal at the opening of 'Health is the Driver for Intergenerational Climate Action' at #WHA78
May 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Brazil is creating the Belem Health Action Plan ahead of #COP30
May 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The Min of Health Brazil underlines the need for ambitious climate action and transforming health systems to be sustainable and resilient, ahead of #COP30 in a discussion with the Baku Continuity Coaliation for Climate and Health at #WHA78

@who.int @drmarianeira.bsky.social @drtedros.who.int
May 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
"War is not the solution. Peace is the solution." @drtedros.who.int strongly calls for a political resolution and peace.

@who.int #WHA78
May 19, 2025 at 9:54 AM
The President of #WHA78 Health Sec. Teodoro Herbosa strongly calls for unity, not unilateralism to dictate the future of health.
May 19, 2025 at 8:57 AM
The 78th World Health Assembly has been opened. An agenda full of interesting, relevant agenda items on the future of global health. Check out more & watch here: www.who.int/about/govern...

@who.int @drtedros.who.int
#WHA78 #PandemicAgreement #WHO #GlobalHealth
May 19, 2025 at 7:16 AM
🚨 Publication Alert! 🌍
Our latest research explores Kenya’s path to net-zero healthcare, examining leadership, finance, & key interventions.

📖 Read here (OA): www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#SustainableHealthcare #NetZero #ClimateHealth #Kenya

@sarahwhitmee.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social
February 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I’m presenting on how healthcare systems can tackle climate change while staying resilient, focusing on Kenya’s net-zero healthcare ambitions. 🌍🏥

📅 When? 5 Feb
🕒 Time? 12:45 PM GMT
📍 Where? Zoom (details below)🧵

Open to all—hope to see you there! #SustainableHealthcare #ClimateAction #GlobalHealth
January 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM
November 21, 2024 at 5:39 AM
"To those who say that climate action is too expensive: the cost of inaction is much higher." Says Vincent Karremans at the #COP29 High Level on #ClimateChangeandHealth
November 18, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Health is THE argument for climate action.

#COP29 #COP29Baku #HealthForClimateAction
November 15, 2024 at 8:58 AM
"Climate change kills and affects our health" @sanchezcastejon shares a strong reflection at the opening of the event 'The Health Argument for Climate Action' - underlining that actions for Climate and Health align and ambition is needed.
#COP29
November 15, 2024 at 6:16 AM
The health community is here to ensure that the negotiators are aware that they are negotiating our health - Dr Maria Neira announces the #COP29 Special Report of the WHO at the Press Conference Room
🔗 www.who.int/news/item/07...
WHO demands urgent integration of health in climate negotiations ahead of COP29
Ahead of the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference in Baku (COP29), the World Health Organization (WHO) calls for an end to reliance on fossil fuels and advocates for people-centred adaptation and resilie...
www.who.int
November 15, 2024 at 6:16 AM