Hub to tackle health challenges due to climate effect

THE state is set to establish 'One Health and Climate Hub' under the Health Department to address region-specific challenges such as rising temperature, increased vector-borne diseases, biodiversity loss, antimicrobial resistance and coastal vulnerability, in the context of climate change, according to a GO issued by Health Secretary Supriya Sahu on Friday.

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The hub will develop AI-based models to predict disease trends based on climate scenarios. It will create and update a state-level database to track climate-sensitive diseases, with a focus on vulnerable communities. It will conduct comprehensive studies to map health risks and the diseases.