Initiating Change in the Healthcare System: Climate Change and Health for Postgraduate

Objectives: Amidst the escalating global climate crisis, the interplay between climate change and healthcare systems has become increasingly critical. The last decade’s proliferation of extreme weather events has precipitated a marked increase in heat-related morbidities, altered infectious disease transmission patterns, and exacerbated health outcomes from severe weather conditions. These changes have placed unprecedented stress on health systems, heightening the demand for health services while concurrently challenging their operational capacities. This course aims to elucidate the nexus between climate change and healthcare delivery, advocating for healthcare sector initiatives that promote decarbonization and bolster systemic resilience.