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Dr. Iris M. Blom

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PhD Candidate @LSHTM | Medical Doctor | Schwarzman Scholar '18 | WHO Youth Engagement climate change • health systems • planetary health Opinions my own

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · Nov 15

Health is THE argument for climate action.

#COP29 #COP29Baku #HealthForClimateAction

Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · May 21

"We should be sustaining health and equity within planetary boundaries."

@lshtm.bsky.social #WHA78

Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · May 21

"What we are dealing with is a systems failure. Not a chance finding."

Prof Andy Haines @lshtm.bsky.social and Dr Sokhna Thiam provide a state of the science at #WHA78

Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · May 21

Not all Europeans look forward to summer. Not the most vulnerable." Regional Director @whoeurope.bsky.social continues at 'Health is the Driver for Intergenerational Climate Action' at #WHA78

Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · May 21

"Diagnosing our problem is over. It is time to act." Regional Director @whowpro.bsky.social makes a strong appeal at the opening of 'Health is the Driver for Intergenerational Climate Action' at #WHA78

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · May 19

Check out the detailed timeline here:

#COP30 #WHA78 @cop30brazil.bsky.social @drmarianeira.bsky.social @who.int

Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · May 19

What's coming ahead of @cop30brazil.bsky.social

☘️ COP30 Climate and Health Action Plan
☘️ Health Day at COP30
☘️ Action Plan on CC, Adaptation and Health
☘️ Policy documents
☘️ Synthesis of experiences

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · May 19

Brazil is creating the Belem Health Action Plan ahead of #COP30

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · May 19

"The UK government is clear that the climate crisis is a health crisis that disproportionionally affects certain vulnerable populations" says @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social

#WHA78 #WHO
@marianeira.bsky.social @who.int

Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · May 19

The Min of Health Brazil underlines the need for ambitious climate action and transforming health systems to be sustainable and resilient, ahead of #COP30 in a discussion with the Baku Continuity Coaliation for Climate and Health at #WHA78

@who.int @drmarianeira.bsky.social @drtedros.who.int

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · May 19

"War is not the solution. Peace is the solution." @drtedros.who.int strongly calls for a political resolution and peace.

@who.int #WHA78

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · May 19

The President of #WHA78 Health Sec. Teodoro Herbosa strongly calls for unity, not unilateralism to dictate the future of health.

Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · May 19

The 78th World Health Assembly has been opened. An agenda full of interesting, relevant agenda items on the future of global health. Check out more & watch here: www.who.int/about/govern...

@who.int @drtedros.who.int
#WHA78 #PandemicAgreement #WHO #GlobalHealth

Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · Feb 10

🚨 Publication Alert! 🌍
Our latest research explores Kenya’s path to net-zero healthcare, examining leadership, finance, & key interventions.

📖 Read here (OA): www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#SustainableHealthcare #NetZero #ClimateHealth #Kenya

@sarahwhitmee.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · Jan 30

📍Zoom link: lshtm.zoom.us/j/9588640534...
🔑 Meeting ID: 958 8640 5342 | Password: 875542

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · Jan 30

I’m presenting on how healthcare systems can tackle climate change while staying resilient, focusing on Kenya’s net-zero healthcare ambitions. 🌍🏥

📅 When? 5 Feb
🕒 Time? 12:45 PM GMT
📍 Where? Zoom (details below)🧵

Open to all—hope to see you there! #SustainableHealthcare #ClimateAction #GlobalHealth

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · Nov 21

Hope to see you at our event today at 8 GMT / 12 Baku at the #HealthPavilion at #COP29 🌿
Livestream 🔗 www.who.int/news-room/ev...

@marinaromanello.bsky.social @lancetcountdown.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social @jodishermanmd.bsky.social @thelcsh.bsky.social

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · Nov 18

"To those who say that climate action is too expensive: the cost of inaction is much higher." Says Vincent Karremans at the #COP29 High Level on #ClimateChangeandHealth

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · Nov 15

Health is THE argument for climate action.

#COP29 #COP29Baku #HealthForClimateAction

Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · Nov 15

"This crisis is not in the future. It's right here, now ... There is no stronger argument for climate action than health". Dr Tedros continues by highlighting both the current challenge which presents an urgent opportunity.

#COP29

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · Nov 15

"Climate change kills and affects our health" @sanchezcastejon shares a strong reflection at the opening of the event 'The Health Argument for Climate Action' - underlining that actions for Climate and Health align and ambition is needed.
#COP29

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · Nov 15

The health community is here to ensure that the negotiators are aware that they are negotiating our health - Dr Maria Neira announces the #COP29 Special Report of the WHO at the Press Conference Room
🔗 www.who.int/news/item/07...

WHO demands urgent integration of health in climate negotiations ahead of COP29

Ahead of the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference in Baku (COP29), the World Health Organization (WHO) calls for an end to reliance on fossil fuels and advocates for people-centred adaptation and resilie...

www.who.int

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