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Presenter: Parthasarathi (Partho) Ganguly, MBBS, MD, MPhil
Additional Professor
Indian institute of Public Health, Gandhinagar
Date: April 19, 2016
Description:
This Webinar outlines the Ahmadebad Heat Action Plan developed to combat heat-related illness and mortality in the face of increasing temperatures and frequent heat waves in India. Based on an analysis of local temperature data and awareness levels of vulnerable populations, the action plan set objectives to increase public awareness, train medical officers, engage the media, create a forecast system, and develop a flow chart for action during hot days. As a result, there was an increase in awareness of the risks of heat waves and a reduction in heat-related mortality in Ahmadebad. Dr. Ganguly outlines the steps taken to develop and carry out this action plan as well as challenges and successes along the way.
Following the webinar, participants will be able to:
• Describe the ways in which small pieces of evidence can be generated to influence policies related to climate change.
• Explain how low cost interventions can save human lives
• Discuss how rapid scale up of a successful intervention can be achieved through advocacy and networking.
If you are seeking CHES credit for this webinar, you must email phtc@columbia.edu after you have completed the post assessment. Please include your full name, CHES ID number, and course title in the email.