WHO Introduces Framework to Monitor Extreme Heat's Health Impact on Vulnerable Groups

The World Health Organization (WHO), alongside WMO, UNICEF, and UNFPA, has launched the first global framework of priority indicators to track the health risks of extreme heat on pregnant women, newborns, and children. This initiative aims to improve preparedness, monitoring, and response efforts, addressing concerns like a 26% increase in preterm births linked to heat exposure and a 389% rise in heatwave days for infants. The framework provides a standardized approach to gather crucial data for targeted interventions.