Wildfires - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jul 3, 2024 · Wildfires that burn near populated areas can have significant impact on the environment, property, livestock and human mortality and morbidity depending on the size, …
Braving the blaze – the health toll paid by firefighters in Greece
Oct 23, 2024 · Braving the blaze – the health toll paid by firefighters in Greece Wildfires ravaged many parts of Greece this summer, endangering the health of firefighters and local …
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Nov 27, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on COVID-19, including information on symptoms, transmission, treatment, prevention, vaccines and and WHO's work in this area.
Public health advice during the wildfires: how to protect your …
Jun 16, 2023 · The health effects of smoke from wildfires can range from eye and respiratory tract irritation to more serious disorders, including reduced lung function, bronchitis, exacerbated …
Thailand's Grassroots’ Path to Environmental Health and Battle …
Feb 22, 2024 · In Thailand, the chronic issue of air pollution, intensified by seasonal forest fires and agricultural practices, poses a significant threat to public health. Despite ongoing efforts to …
Chios on fire: one photographer’s view of a growing health threat
Jul 11, 2025 · Greece, like other countries in Europe this summer, has been experiencing extreme heat, creating conditions that exacerbate wildfires. The wildfires that broke out on Chios on 22 …
In this record-breaking July, heatwaves especially impacted Finland and Sweden, which experienced unusually long spells of temperatures above 30 degrees Photo: The image is of …
Statement – Humanity must hold the pen: the European Region …
Nov 19, 2025 · Now imagine instead a different future – one where AI divides rather than unites; where the best care goes to those who can afford the best data; where bias goes unchecked, …
El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO)
Nov 9, 2023 · WHO fact sheet on the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO), including key facts, health impacts and preparedness, and WHO's response.
Climate crisis - extreme weather
Wildfire smoke is a mixture of air pollutants of which particulate matter (PM) is the principal public health threat. The adverse health effects of extreme weather are largely preventable through …