Global Climate Change, Local Impact: Addressing Public Health and Mental Well-being After UAE Storms
Monday, 13 May, 2024
Join Professor Feras Hamza, UOWD Head of the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Health, and Dr Susanne Robertson-Malt, UOWD Director of Health Sciences, as they explore the multifaceted impact of the recent April 2024 floods in the UAE. In this latest episode of the ‘Global Climate Change, Local Impact’ series, our guests analyse different aspects of public health challenges, community resilience, and mental well-being.
They explore the interconnected threats that the recent floods brought to light, such as how climatic conditions can accelerate the spread of waterborne diseases like typhoid and cholera. They also delve into the UAE’s strategic approach to epidemic prevention through the National Centre for the Prevention of Epidemics and discuss the psychological toll of natural disasters on communities.
Key points discussed include:
- The potential for vectors like mosquitoes to spread diseases like typhoid and cholera
- UAE’s proactive stance on epidemic prevention and public health
- The psychological impact of natural disasters on community mental health
- The societal shift towards considering mental well-being as crucial as physical health
- The importance of personal responsibility in maintaining communal health and well-being
Tune in now for a compelling dialogue on how we can collectively strengthen our resilience and ensure the well-being of our communities in the face of global challenges.

Speaker:
Prof Feras Hamza
Head of School
School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Health

Speaker:
Dr Suzanne Robertson-Malt
Associate Professor
School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Health

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