Health Deptt B’pora Organises Training Prog on ‘Climate Change & Human Health’

Bandipora: The Health Department Bandipora, on Saturday organized a training cum sensitization programme for medical officers at Mini secretariat Bandipora.
The programme organised under National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health was aimed at educating healthcare professionals about the impacts of climate change on human health.
The training session was presided over by Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Bandipora, Dr. Rafi Ahmad Salathi, who emphasized the importance of understanding the health risks posed by climate change.
He stressed that climate change is a growing concern, and highlighted the role of medical officers in mitigating its impact on public health.
The District Programme Manager National Health Mission (NHM), Saleem Yousuf, conducted the proceedings of the programme, which included discussions on various health-related challenges linked to climate change.
On the occasion, Resources persons (medical officers) deliberated on various topics including climate-related health issues, including vector-borne diseases, respiratory problems, and heat-related illnesses.
During the porgramme, the participants discussed various measures equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to combat the health risks posed by climate change.
Among others the training programme was attended by BMO Bandipora, Medical officers and other concerned.