State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. M A Muhit today called for building climate-resilient public health systems through stronger cross-sector collaboration to protect communities from the growing health risks posed by climate change. "Climate change is no longer only an environmental issue; it is a major public health challenge. Bangladesh must continue investing in resilient health systems, environmental protection and preventive measures to safeguard the wellbeing of our people, particularly the most vulnerable communities," he said.
The state minister made the call while addressing a roundtable discussion titled "Nature and Health: Building Climate-Resilient Public Health Systems" at the Department of Environment conference room in the capital. The event, organized by UNOPS Bangladesh in collaboration with the Department of Environment, BIMSTEC, and the Embassy of Sweden, brought together policymakers, experts, development partners, environmental practitioners, and representatives of government agencies, international organizations, and academia to discuss the increasing impacts of climate change on public health and the role of nature-based solutions in strengthening health systems.
