WHO Establishes First Global Indicators to Track Extreme Heat Risks in Maternal Health
- Category
- · Policy · Global
- Date
- October 23, 2026
- Source
- OVUM
Summary
The World Health Organization has released a new framework containing priority indicators to monitor the impact of extreme heat on pregnant women and newborns. This initiative aims to standardize global data collection, enabling countries to implement targeted interventions as climate-related health risks escalate.
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Sources
- OVUM Primary source
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