Climate Crisis May Cause 14. 5 Million Deaths by 2050 "Our analysis sheds light on the profound impact of climate change on mortality, morbidity and the interconnected macroeconomic landscape, with healthcare systems alone likely having to bear an additional cost of $1 1 trillion due to climate change,” said Sam Glick, Global Leader of Health and Life Sciences at Oliver Wyman “It is clear
Action and innovation in maternal health must be accelerated Over 94% of maternal deaths occur in low- and lower-middle-income countries Women in these regions face numerous barriers to accessing quality healthcare, including inadequate health infrastructure, a shortage of trained healthcare providers and access to key quality maternal health medicines and equipment
How to build a better health system: 8 expert essays Poor-quality care not only leads to adverse outcomes in terms of high morbidity and mortality, but it also impacts patient experience and patient confidence in health systems Less than one-quarter of people in LMICs and approximately half of people in high-income countries believe that their health systems work well
Why we should invest in maternal and child health Comprehensive maternal health programmes have proven to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity, enabling women to enjoy healthier lives These investments also open doors to enhanced economic opportunities and empowerment, allowing healthier women to engage more fully in the workforce, pursue education and drive growth in their communities
Water pollution is killing millions of Indians. Heres how technology . . . The cost of environmental degradation in India is estimated to be INR 3 75 trillion ($80 billion) a year The health costs relating to water pollution are alone estimated at about INR 470-610 billion ($6 7-8 7 billion per year) – most associated with diarrheal mortality and morbidity of children under five and other population morbidities