Introduction
The effects of climate change on health are well established. It is predicted that between 2030 and 2050, climate change will cause over 250,000 deaths yearly, due to hunger and malnutrition, malaria, and other infectious diseases. These effects on human health, environment, economies, and social structures can potentially affect the attainment of
Sustainable Development Goals in sub-Saharan African countries. This places Africa in the front seat of the climate change devastating consequences on health and development, due to loss and damage related to climate change. The issue demands robust research and intensified education based on rich and informed policies.
The webinar will explore climate change and health linkages to education and research for sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Date: Wednesday 8 February 2023
Duration: 1 Hour

Moderator: Dr. Umar Ibrahim
Public & Environmental Health Department, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria

Speakers/Panelists:
1st Speaker: Dr. Maria Neira; Director, Environment, Climate Change and Health,World Health Organization
Topic: The Climate Crisis is a Health Crisis - 20 min

2nd Speaker: Yogan Pillay; Country Director, Clinton Health Access Initiative, South Africa
Topic: Impact of Climate Change on Sub-Saharan Africa with Specific Reference to Pregnancy and Neonates - 20 min

Panel Discussion/Q & A from the Audience (20 mins Insert time)

Supported by NIH-Fogarty Grant No. 1R25TW011217-01 African Association for Health
Professions Education and Research