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Africa turns to science to fight climate health threats as new consortium launches in Ghana
The Pan-African Climate and Health Science and Policy Consortiums were launched in Accra, bringing together institutions from West and Southern Africa to generate evidence that can guide governments in responding to growing climate-related health risks.
Director of the West African Climate Change and Health Consortium, Professor Philip Antwi-Agyei, said the initiative represents a different approach to climate research.
Professor Mathew Chersich who lead the Southern African Climate Change and Health Consortium said the Consortium is focusing on issues including extreme heat and flooding.
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