Dr. Iris M. Blom
@irismblom.bsky.social
PhD Candidate @LSHTM | Medical Doctor | Schwarzman Scholar '18 | WHO Youth Engagement
climate change • health systems • planetary health
Opinions my own
climate change • health systems • planetary health
Opinions my own
May 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
"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
Prof Andy Haines @lshtm.bsky.social and Dr Sokhna Thiam provide a state of the science at #WHA78
May 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM
"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
Prof Andy Haines @lshtm.bsky.social and Dr Sokhna Thiam provide a state of the science at #WHA78
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
May 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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
"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
May 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
"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
Check out the detailed timeline here:
#COP30 #WHA78 @cop30brazil.bsky.social @drmarianeira.bsky.social @who.int
#COP30 #WHA78 @cop30brazil.bsky.social @drmarianeira.bsky.social @who.int
May 19, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Check out the detailed timeline here:
#COP30 #WHA78 @cop30brazil.bsky.social @drmarianeira.bsky.social @who.int
#COP30 #WHA78 @cop30brazil.bsky.social @drmarianeira.bsky.social @who.int
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
☘️ COP30 Climate and Health Action Plan
☘️ Health Day at COP30
☘️ Action Plan on CC, Adaptation and Health
☘️ Policy documents
☘️ Synthesis of experiences
May 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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
☘️ COP30 Climate and Health Action Plan
☘️ Health Day at COP30
☘️ Action Plan on CC, Adaptation and Health
☘️ Policy documents
☘️ Synthesis of experiences
"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
#WHA78 #WHO
@marianeira.bsky.social @who.int
May 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
"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
#WHA78 #WHO
@marianeira.bsky.social @who.int
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
@who.int @drmarianeira.bsky.social @drtedros.who.int
May 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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
@who.int @drmarianeira.bsky.social @drtedros.who.int
"War is not the solution. Peace is the solution." @drtedros.who.int strongly calls for a political resolution and peace.
@who.int #WHA78
@who.int #WHA78
May 19, 2025 at 9:54 AM
"War is not the solution. Peace is the solution." @drtedros.who.int strongly calls for a political resolution and peace.
@who.int #WHA78
@who.int #WHA78
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
@who.int @drtedros.who.int
#WHA78 #PandemicAgreement #WHO #GlobalHealth
May 19, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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
@who.int @drtedros.who.int
#WHA78 #PandemicAgreement #WHO #GlobalHealth
🚨 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
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
February 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
🚨 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
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
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
📅 When? 5 Feb
🕒 Time? 12:45 PM GMT
📍 Where? Zoom (details below)🧵
Open to all—hope to see you there! #SustainableHealthcare #ClimateAction #GlobalHealth
January 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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
📅 When? 5 Feb
🕒 Time? 12:45 PM GMT
📍 Where? Zoom (details below)🧵
Open to all—hope to see you there! #SustainableHealthcare #ClimateAction #GlobalHealth
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
Livestream 🔗 www.who.int/news-room/ev...
@marinaromanello.bsky.social @lancetcountdown.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social @jodishermanmd.bsky.social @thelcsh.bsky.social
November 21, 2024 at 5:39 AM
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
Livestream 🔗 www.who.int/news-room/ev...
@marinaromanello.bsky.social @lancetcountdown.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social @jodishermanmd.bsky.social @thelcsh.bsky.social
"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
November 18, 2024 at 12:31 PM
"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
November 15, 2024 at 8:58 AM
"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
#COP29
November 15, 2024 at 6:18 AM
"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
#COP29
"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
#COP29
November 15, 2024 at 6:16 AM
"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
#COP29