Environmentalists Urge WHO to Declare Climate Crisis a Global Health Emergency

Environmental groups and health experts are calling on the World Health Organization to declare the climate crisis a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The push highlights how rising temperatures and extreme weather are driving the spread of diseases like cholera and malaria, particularly in Africa. Beyond disease, the movement emphasizes the link between climate instability and food insecurity. In regions like Malawi, crop pests and unpredictable weather patterns are increasing malnutrition, placing unsustainable pressure on fragile healthcare systems in the Global South.