HealthUN Climate Chief Warns Extreme Heat Risks for Pregnant Women and Newborns
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell highlighted that extreme heat has become a critical issue for pregnancy and birth, calling it a new faultline in the global climate crisis. A survey of 1,000 maternal health professionals from five countries, including India, found 73% reported increased heat-related complications in the past five years. The Birthright campaign was launched to protect mothers, babies, and health systems from these risks.
Hindustan Times·

