About Climate Change and Health Conversation with Nana Adwoa Achiaa
Uncovering the critical connection between climate change and health, this podcast explores the impacts, solutions, and success stories. Join expert discussions, research reviews, community project highlights, and Q&A sessions. Be part of the long overdue conversation to inspire action, foster collaboration, and promote resilience in a changing climate.
Stay Curious! Stay Informed! Take Action!
They Call It Sodom and Gomorrah.Akua Calls It Home — A Story of Lived Realities in Slums as Climate Change Intensifies.
In Accra’s slum communities like Old Fadama, climate change isn’t abstract it’s daily reality. Floods, extreme heat, poor sanitation, and limited healthcare collide to create a silent health crisis.
In this insightful episode of Conversations on Climate Change and Health,Dr. Bob Manteaw shares powerful stories of residents living with these vulnerabilities — and their resilience.
Together, we explore what urban health justice means, why ignoring slums weakens entire cities, and how building climate-resilient futures must begin with those most at risk.
Tune in and join the long-overdue conversations on climate change and health.
🔗 Read the full paper here: Urbanization, climate change and health vulnerabilities in slum communities in Ghana (ResearchGate) (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/365464864_URBANIZATION_CLIMATE_CHANGE_AND_HEALTH_VULNERABILITIES_IN_SLUM_COMMUNITIES_IN_GHANA?utm_source=chatgpt.com)📩 Share your thoughts with us: climatehealthpodcast@gmail.com
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14 Jul 2025
We Know What We're Doing: The Youth-Led Movement for Clean Air
We Know What We're Doing: The Youth-Led Movement for Clean Air
In this insightful episode of Conversations on Climate Change and Health, we spotlight a bold, youth-led movement that's transforming the air we breathe. From the crowded streets of Accra to the alleys of Nairobi, young citizens are rising—not just with placards, but with precision advocacy powered by science.
🎧 Join us as we chat with Lord and Becky from the Accra Cityzens Hub (UrbanBetter Science) — a dynamic initiative where youth collect real-time air quality data, craft policy briefs, and lead awareness campaigns that are reshaping urban health narratives. From influencing marathon safety protocols to training young advocates, their impact is undeniable.
🔬 In our Research Spotlight, we travel to Mathare, Kenya, where a landmark study, "Why Participation Matters for Air Quality Studies", shows how community involvement in air monitoring can drive real change. Because when communities lead, transformation follows.
This is more than air pollution—this is a public health movement.
💡 Tune in. Be inspired. And remember: we know what we're doing.
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📚 Resource Spotlight:Why Participation Matters for Air Quality Studies: Risk Perceptions, Understandings of Air Pollution and Mobilization in a Poor Neighborhood in Nairobi, Kenya
🔗 Read on PubMed (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26298585)
16 Jun 2025
The Schistosomiasis Story: Climate Change's Hidden Risk
Madam Fatima Amponsah, a lecturer, discusses how climate change exacerbates the spread of schistosomiasis in Ghana, impacting women and girls who are exposed via contaminated water sources in this interview.
12 May 2025
Is Climate Change a Reproductive Health Time Bomb ?
What if the air you breathe and the heat you feel are silently shaping your ability to start a family? The science is clear—climate change isn’t just melting ice caps; it’s altering our bodies in ways you’d never expect.
In this eye-opening episode of Conversations on Climate Change and Health, host Nana Adjoa sits down with sustainability scientist Miss Josephine Boateng to unravel the shocking connections between climate change and reproductive health.
Josephine explains how extreme heat, air pollution, and sea-level rise are linked to infertility, preterm births, and even gender-based violence. Josephine shares her research on vulnerable communities in Ghana, where women face impossible choices as their environments collapse around them.
Tune in to learn why climate action is reproductive justice—and how you can be part of the solution.
Stay curious. Stay informed. Take action.
4 Mar 2025
Is Ghana's health system Climate Proof? Conversation on Health system resilience
Summary
This conversation explores the critical intersection of climate change and healthcare, focusing on how extreme weather events impact healthcare provision in Ghana. The discussion highlights the challenges faced by healthcare systems, the need for resilient infrastructure, and innovative solutions to adapt to climate extremes. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of community engagement and research in addressing these pressing issues.
Takeaways
Climate change is a harsh reality affecting healthcare.
Extreme weather events disrupt healthcare delivery systems.
Healthcare workers face significant challenges during climatic events.
Patients often lack access to adequate cooling in facilities.
Greening healthcare facilities can help mitigate heat effects.
Innovative technologies can enhance healthcare resilience.
Telehealth can reduce costs and improve access to care.
Community engagement is essential for effective healthcare solutions.
Research highlights vulnerabilities in urban healthcare systems.
Systematic improvements are needed to enhance healthcare resilience.
26 Dec 2024
Climate Change and Cholera Outbreak in Ghana
This episode explores the intricate relationship between climate change and health, focusing on the recent cholera outbreak in Ghana. It discusses how climate change contributes to the spread of cholera through extreme weather patterns, rising temperatures, and inadequate sanitation. Personal stories from affected individuals highlight the human impact of cholera outbreaks, emphasizing the need for better infrastructure and preventive measures. The conversation concludes with actionable solutions to mitigate the health impacts of climate change.
Wishing you a joyous Christmas season and a prosperous New Year!
As the holiday season approaches, it's essential to remain vigilant about climate-related health risks. Stay informed, take necessary precautions, and prioritize your well-being.
We look forward to connecting with you again in the new year
9 Dec 2024
Does climate change exacerbate Gender-based violence? Let’s discuss
This conversation explores the critical intersection of climate change and health, particularly focusing on how climate change exacerbates gender-based violence. It highlights the vulnerabilities faced by women and marginalized communities during extreme weather events and the need for targeted interventions and community engagement to address these issues effectively.
23 Nov 2024
Health is the Argument for Climate Action. Insights from WHOs COP29 Special Report
Welcome to the Conversations on Climate Change and Health, where we unpack the critical intersection of climate change and health, inspired by key findings from the WHO COP29 special report. This episode dives into the profound impacts of climate change on global health, from exacerbating non-communicable diseases and maternal risks to food insecurity and mental health challenges. Discover how rising temperatures, air pollution, and extreme weather events strain healthcare systems and vulnerable populations. Explore actionable priorities, like innovative health financing and integrating health into climate policies, to protect future generations. Join us in this vital conversation—because a healthy population is the foundation of prosperity. Stay informed, stay curious, and take action.
31 Oct 2024
Climate Change and Mental health: What we know so far (Feat. Sylvia Hagan)
Join us in this compelling podcast episode as we explore the profound and often overlooked connection between climate change and mental health. Our guest, Sylvia Hagan, a Ph.D. candidate in psychology, discusses her pioneering work on the mental health impacts of climate change within coastal communities in Ghana. We delve into the effects of environmental stressors—like rising sea levels and extreme temperatures—on mental well-being, touching on anxiety, trauma, and the challenges of displacement. Sylvia shares insights on fostering community resilience and the role of mental health supports in climate action. Don’t miss this vital conversation on building healthier mindsets amidst climate challenges.
7 Oct 2024
Our Borrowed Future: The Impact of Climate Change on Children's Health
In this compelling episode of Conversations on Climate Change and Health, we dive into the critical and often overlooked topic of how climate change is affecting the health of children around the world. From air pollution to floods, droughts, and illegal mining, we explore the devastating impacts on children's respiratory health, mental well-being, and future opportunities. Highlighting real-life stories and statistics, this episode calls for urgent action to secure a healthier, more sustainable planet for generations to come.
Stay curious, stay informed, and join the movement for change!
30 Sept 2024
Climate Change and Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM), feat. Dr. Yaw Boafo
In this episode of "Conversations on Climate Change and Health," we dive into the intricate relationship between climate change and its impact on cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) in Ghana. I am joined by Dr. Yaw Boafo, a senior research fellow at the Center for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies, who sheds light on how rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and environmental shifts contribute to the spread of CSM. Through expert insights and community voices, we explore how climate variables influence disease outbreaks, the importance of early detection, adaptation strategies, and the role of public health policies in combating this critical issue. Join us as we connect the dots and discuss how nature-based solutions can help protect our health in a changing climate. Don't miss this long-overdue conversation!
23 Sept 2024
Connecting the dots: Exploring the relationship between climate change and health
In the first episode of the Climate Change and Health podcast, we explore the intricate relationship between climate change and its impact on health in Ghana. From shifting weather patterns affecting food production to rising temperatures increasing heat-related illnesses, respiratory ailments, and expanding malaria risk, we uncover how climate change is already altering daily life. The episode also highlights the mental health toll of environmental changes, water scarcity issues, and recent research linking climate change to heart disease, anxiety, and cholera outbreaks. Join us as we connect the dots between climate change and health, emphasising the importance of adaptation and solutions for a healthier future.
17 Sept 2024
Introduction (Trailer)
Introduction to the climate change and health conversations. This weekly podcast series will discuss varied topics on the intersection between climate change and health across Africa!
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