UN agencies urge action to safeguard maternal, child health amidst climate crisis

Published on November 21, 2023

UN agencies on Tuesday issued an urgent call for action, emphasizing the severe health risks faced by pregnant women, babies and children due to worsening climate catastrophes.

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