Climate Change Is Widening the Environmental Risks of Cancer
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Climate Change Is Widening the Environmental Risks of Cancer

Climate change is intensifying environmental health risks linked to cancer while disrupting access to essential diagnosis and treatment services. From air pollution and wildfire smoke to extreme weather events, experts warn that climate-related pressures could complicate cancer prevention and care, highlighting the need for stronger environmental health policies and resilient healthcare systems in Kenya and beyond.
Kenya’s Rising Heat Puts Children at Risk as UN Agencies Call for Better Health Monitoring
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Kenya’s Rising Heat Puts Children at Risk as UN Agencies Call for Better Health Monitoring

Kenya’s rising temperatures are raising concerns about the health of children, newborns and pregnant women. A new framework launched by WHO, WMO, UNICEF and UNFPA recommends tracking health indicators alongside heat exposure to help governments detect risks, strengthen early-warning systems and improve protection for vulnerable populations.
Healthy Diets Remain Beyond Reach for Two-Thirds of Africa’s Population, UN Report Finds
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Healthy Diets Remain Beyond Reach for Two-Thirds of Africa’s Population, UN Report Finds

More than two-thirds of Africa’s population could not afford a healthy diet in 2025, according to a new UN report released around World Food Day. Rising food prices and weaknesses across agricultural supply chains continue to limit access to nutritious meals, highlighting the urgent need to make healthy food more affordable and accessible.
Climate Change is Taking a Toll on Mental Health, Scientists Warn
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Climate Change is Taking a Toll on Mental Health, Scientists Warn

Climate change is taking a growing toll on mental health, with extreme heat, floods, droughts, air pollution and food insecurity contributing to anxiety, depression and psychological distress. A new report warns that children and vulnerable communities face heightened risks, calling for governments to integrate mental health support into climate adaptation plans, disaster preparedness and recovery programmes.
El Niño to Peak in December as Kenya Faces Prospect of a Very Wet Christmas
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El Niño to Peak in December as Kenya Faces Prospect of a Very Wet Christmas

Kenya could experience an unusually wet Christmas as El Niño strengthens towards a forecast peak in December. The World Meteorological Organization warns the climate event could be among the strongest since 1950, while Kenya’s meteorological outlook points to above-average rainfall in several counties, raising concerns over flooding and other weather-related risks.
Extreme Heat Is Making Pregnancy More Dangerous
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Extreme Heat Is Making Pregnancy More Dangerous

Extreme heat is emerging as a growing threat to pregnancy and newborn health, with nearly 73% of maternal health professionals surveyed across five countries reporting increases in heat-related cases or complications. The findings highlight the need to integrate maternal and newborn care into national heat and climate-adaptation plans.
World on Path to Breach 1.5°C Warming Threshold, UN Warns
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World on Path to Breach 1.5°C Warming Threshold, UN Warns

The world is likely to cross the 1.5°C global warming threshold within the next few years, according to a new UNEP report, raising the risk of more severe heatwaves, floods, wildfires, glacier loss and rising seas. While the warning is stark, UNEP says rapid emissions cuts and stronger adaptation can still determine how far temperatures rise and how long the world remains above the critical limit.