Medicine
Developing Resilience in Public Health Systems against Climate-Related Disasters
Quick fact
A single major climate disaster can stretch a health system beyond its capacity for weeks, yet most hospitals only have a few days of supplies on hand, forcing reliance on fragile supply chains.
Why this is interesting
When a heatwave or flood hits, our hospitals and health services are on the front line. But are they designed to withstand the shock, or are they overwhelmed just when we need them most?