Climate Change and Health – For Frontline Healthcare Workers

Date: 19-22 May 2026

Time: 08h30 – 16h00

Venue: School of Public Health, UWC

CPD Accredited (HPCSA)

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• Health impact of climate change including effects of air pollution
• Climate-related Risks & vulnerability
• Mitigation and adaptation strategies
• Roles of healthcare workers, EHPs & authorities in climate response

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Frontline health workers
• Environmental health practitioners
• NGO personnel working with communities
• Students with an interest in climate change

Course Convernors : Dr. Martina Lembani & Dr. Solange Mianda (SOPH, UWC)

Facilitators include: Prof. Caradee Wright | Prof Debra Jackson |Dr Joy Leaner