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Dr. Iris M. Blom

@irismblom.bsky.social

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PhD Candidate @LSHTM | Medical Doctor | Schwarzman Scholar '18 | WHO Youth Engagement climate change • health systems • planetary health Opinions my own

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

"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

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Brazil is creating the Belem Health Action Plan ahead of #COP30

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

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

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

"War is not the solution. Peace is the solution." @drtedros.who.int strongly calls for a political resolution and peace. @who.int #WHA78

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

The President of #WHA78 Health Sec. Teodoro Herbosa strongly calls for unity, not unilateralism to dictate the future of health.

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

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

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

🚨 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

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

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

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

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

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

"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

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Health is THE argument for climate action. #COP29 #COP29Baku #HealthForClimateAction

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

"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

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Dr. Iris M. Blom @irismblom.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

The health community is here to ensure that the negotiators are aware that they are negotiating our health - Dr Maria Neira announces the #COP29 Special Report of the WHO at the Press Conference Room 🔗 www.who.int/news/item/07...

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WHO demands urgent integration of health in climate negotiations ahead of COP29

Ahead of the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference in Baku (COP29), the World Health Organization (WHO) calls for an end to reliance on fossil fuels and advocates for people-centred adaptation and resilie...

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