Doctors discuss climate change health impacts in new BBC show
A BBC programme broadcast in 2025 features two doctors from Malaysia and Egypt discussing how climate change affects global health.
Medical sector faces growing challenges
The show highlights that rising temperatures are expected to increase health risks worldwide. Specific impacts include heat stroke, the spread of tropical diseases, and power losses in hospitals during extreme weather events. Mental health issues also face greater pressure as the planet continues to warm.
Healthcare must address its own emissions
The medical sector is identified as needing to solve its own contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. Guests Dr Jemilah Mahmoud and Dr Omnia El Omrani presented possible solutions for these complex problems. The discussion covered how healthcare systems can adapt to protect patients from worsening environmental conditions.
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