Geneva, Switzerland, Nov 4, 2026 (AFP) - Six measures could save 1.6 million lives a year: WHO

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2026-11-04

Implementing a few climate and health measures could save nearly 1.6 million lives a year and generate trillions of dollars for the economy, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. The UN agency's report, released days before the COP31 climate change conference kicks off, proposed heat-health warning systems and climate-resilient infrastructure for drinking water and sanitation. Improved hand hygiene, cleaner household energy sources and......

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