Action and innovation in maternal health must be accelerated Additionally, the aftermath of climate hazards, such as flooding or hurricanes, can disrupt access to healthcare facilities and medicines, leading to increased maternal morbidity and mortality and prolonged disruption of services The increase in conflicts has led to the displacement of over 70 million people in the past two decades
Climate Crisis May Cause 14. 5 Million Deaths by 2050 New analysis warns that climate-intensified natural disasters may lead to $12 5 trillion in economic losses and over 2 billion healthy life years lost by 2050
Digital tools can help combat premature deaths from diseases | World . . . Premature deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 15 million deaths annually and 85% occur in low and middle-income countries Closing the gap on premature deaths from NCDs is crucial to economic prosperity, global health and social justice New digital solutions can help to reduce the morbidity and mortality rate of NCDs worldwide
How to build a better health system: 8 expert essays We need to build health systems that are more resilient, patient-centred and sustainable Here is a series of stories illustrating why change must happen, and how to effect it
Insuring extreme heat: navigating risks in a warming world Insurers, operating across life, health, property and agriculture, are directly exposed to extreme heat’s ripple effects – ranging from infrastructure damage and crop failure to rising mortality and morbidity As some of the largest asset owners globally, insurers also face significant investment risks tied to extreme heat