Environmental

NHS joined Net Zero because they contribute to 8% of the carbon emission of the UK, aiming to reduce that

Water pollution

can lead to water borne diseases which certain areas are more susceptible to, saltwater which people drink can also become contaminated

, healthcare systems should continue to promote community projects and providing the necessary funding for that, talks with the policy makers to address these issues

Rising temperatures can lead to increase in infectious diseases such as malaria in areas of africa, vaccination programmes will help (PREVENTATIVE)

rising temps and changing weather patterns can increase frequency and intensity of natural diseases such as hurricanes floods, can cause direct harm and infiltrate healthcare infrastructure making it harder for for affected populations to access essential justice

Air pollution - asthma, vulnerable groups targeted, widening health inequalities

SOL - PRIORITIES CLIMATE RESILISNCE, STRENGTHENING INFRASTRUCTURE TO WITHSTAND EXTREME WEATHER , IMPROVING SURVEILLANCE AND RESPONSE SYSTEMS FOR EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASSS

healthcare systems adopting steps to reduce carbon emission such as implementing LEDs in all hospitals, low carbon inhalers ,

Telemedicine , carbon emissions of vehicles

As both an aspiring doctor and a human living on this planet, I believe I have a role to play in advocating for environmentally conscious practices while delivering high quality care