Dr Modi Mwatsama

New Publication Alert! Climate & health challenge require integrated solutions anchored on transdisciplinary collaborations. Read our new research paper on building effective collaborations for C&H research & action in Africa @ModiMwatsama @aphrc @arin_africa @wellcometrust

"Inequalities in science mirror those in climate and health. To truly address disparities in climate and health and drive equitable solutions, we must first bridge the gap in science—by investing in local and indigenous evidence generation and empowering scientists from disadvantaged communities to contribute to leading publications." – Dr @ModiMwatsama, Head of Capacity & Field Development (#ClimateHealth), @wellcometrust #COP29 #AmrefAtCOP29

How do rising temperatures impact on mental health conditions - and how can this be addressed - your chance to address these important questions

The #5thClimHealthAfrica meeting has ended in Senegal. I am encouraged by the commitments of experts, partners & Member States to address Africa’s climate-induced health challenges. @WHOAFRO will work with partners to support Member States in implementing the key recommendations

Pleased to join other #Climate & #Health experts for the #5thClimHealthMeeting in 🇸🇳. This meeting will afford us an opportunity to finalize @ClimHealthAfrik 5️⃣-year work plan, deliver a masterclass to build capacities of Ministries of Health experts in climate negotiation.

With support from @wellcometrust and @MAECgob, @WHOAFRO and partners are organizing the 5th Clim-Health Africa meeting on Sept 24-26 in Senegal. The event will foster discussions and collaborations to ensure health is central to climate negotiations.

Joining us from the @wellcometrust on 15 October will be Dr @ModiMwatsama. Modi is the Head of Capacity and Field Development in Climate and Health. [5/7] bristol.ac.uk/cabot/events/2…

The deadline for CHAC registration is 20 September 🚨 Join insightful sessions and network with delegates working across the intersection of #ClimateChange and health. More 👉 climatehealthconf.africa

🟢#HappeningNow! Honored to be delivering a keynote address for the Africa Climate and Health Responder Course aimed at equipping professionals with knowledge to tackle health impacts of #climatechange in Africa. You can join by clicking on this link;➡️ shorturl.at/fd6Bq

🚨Important notice , #CHAC2024 community.🚨 Abstract submission deadline has been extended to 9 August 2024, 23:59 GMT+2 Link: climatehealthconf.africa/abstracts/ Scholarship submission deadline remains 02 August 2024, 23:59 GMT+2 Link:climatehealthconf.africa/scholarships/ #CHAC2024 #ECRI #AFRICA

We're delighted to invite you to our prestigious Annual Lecture and Research Showcase on 15 October. We have a great line up of panellists, academics and exhibits on the topic of "Planetary Health". Find out more on our website: bristol.ac.uk/cabot/events/2… FREE to attend and open to all. Lecture is ticketed. Kindly sponsored by the Bristol Collegiate Research Society.

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Pleased to support @CeSHHAR Climate & Health Africa conference, 29 - 31 Oct '24 in Harare, Zimbabwe. It will showcase the latest in African C&H science, policy & practice. Registration is US $210 with scholarships for Early Career Researchers; closes 2 Aug climatehealthconf.africa

Join a Wellcome advisory committee. wellcome.org//grant-funding…

@RachaelC_Taylor @melina_galdos @madthomson @alicebell @AlanDangour @RMHuxley @FJColon @IsabelKFletcher @talia_caplan_

New job alert: Senior Research Manager, Climate & Health Field Development. Come join the amazing @wellcometrust C&H team in delivering an ambitious portfolio of research, translation & engagement. Salary: £55,542, deadline Monday 17 June. wellcome.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Wellcome…

📢NEW REPORT! Last year @wellcometrust commissioned a landscaping report to synthesise the evidence on gaps, barriers, and opportunities for attributing anthropogenic climate change impacts on human health. The report, led by @ColinJCarlson is live now bit.ly/3V0MbTJ

Call: @WHO Health Ethics and Governance Unit invites proposals to promote ethically sound and equitable Climate & Health research. Key areas include experiences of affected communities, mental health impacts & effective policy responses. Deadline 17 June. who.int/news-room/arti…

➡️Great contract opportunity @wellcometrust to develop guidance on the economic evaluation of the health impacts of climate action for strengthening the research capacity and building the evidence base. Check out details here... linkedin.com/posts/ryan-l-2…