WHO has raised its global emergency response to the highest level over potential El Nino-related health risks. India is among the high-risk countries, with concerns ranging from heatwaves and dengue to water shortages and malnutrition.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the El Niño weather phenomenon could trigger a global health emergency. In this context, the organization's actions related to El Niño...
The WHO has listed India among countries at increased risk for health risks due to El Niño. Reduced rainfall and increased heat are expected to increase the risk of water shortages, dengue and malaria, malnutrition, and other diseases.