Malaysia Launch of the Lancet Countdown 2024 Report
Organized by Commonwealth Medical Association (CMA), University of Cyberjaya (Uoc), and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) in Partnership with The Lancet Countdown
ABOUT THIS EVENT
This event will contextualize the findings of the 2024 Lancet Countdown Report in a Malaysian context, bringing together leading academics and policymakers with wide-ranging experience and expertise.
DATE
November 29, 2024, Friday // 4.30 pm – 7.30 pm (Malaysia time, GMT +8)
LOCATION
Grand Hall, University of Cyberjaya (UoC), Cyberjaya / Online
ORGANISERS
Officiation by
YB Datuk Seri Dr. Haji Dzulkefly Bin Ahmad
Minister of Health Malaysia
Welcome Speech by
YBhg.Professor Dr. David Whitford
Vice Chancellor, University of Cyberjaya (UoC)
Speech by
YBhg. Profesor Ts.Dr. Mohd Zamri bin Ibrahim
Vice Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
Speech
YBrs. Dr. Muruga Raj Rajathurai
Immediate Past President of Commonwealth Medical Association (CMA)
Presentation of Highlights of the Lancet Countdown 2024 Report by :
Keynote Speaker
YBhg. Dr. Marina Romanello
Executive Director of The Lancet Countdown
Keynote Speaker
YBhg. Professor Dr. Meisam Tabatabaei
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
& Lead Collaborator of The Lancet Countdown
& Lead Collaborator of The Lancet Countdown
The Malaysia Launch of the 2024 Report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 4:30 PM | Arrival of Guests |
| 5:00 PM | Arrival of Minister of Health, Malaysia, YB Datuk Seri Dr. Haji Dzulkefly Bin Ahmad |
| 5:05 PM | National Anthem NegaraKu |
| 5:10 PM | Welcome Speech by YBhg. Prof. David Whitford, Vice Chancellor of University of Cyberjaya (UOC) |
| 5:20 PM | Speech by YBhg. Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Zamri Ibrahim, Vice Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) |
| 5:30 PM | Highlights of Lancet Countdown 2024 Report by YBhg. Dr. Marina Romanello, Executive Director of The Lancet Countdown & YBhg. Professor Dr. Meisam Tabatabaei, UMT |
| 6:00 PM | Speech by YBrs. Dr. Muruga Raj Rajathurai, Immediate Past President of Commonwealth Medical Association (CMA) |
| 6:15 PM | Keynote Address and the Launching of the Lancet Countdown 2024 Report & Lancet Countdown 2024 Climate and Health Policy Priorities for Malaysia by the Minister of Health Malaysia |
| 6:30 PM | Cultural Show |
| 7:00 PM | Group Photo Session |
| 7:30 PM | Event Conclusion and Light Refreshments |
Lancet Countdown Partners around the world
Media Coverage of the Lancet Countdown 2024 Report
October 2024 Reports on Heat-Related Deaths & Climate Change Impact
- The Guardian – Record levels of heat-related deaths in 2023 due to climate crisis, report finds
- World Health Organisation (WHO) – The Lancet urges divestment from fossil fuels to save lives
- New Delhi TV – Heat Is Rising and Killing: New Lancet Report Raises Alarm
- Al Jazeera – Heat-related deaths and diseases rising due to climate change, experts warn
- BBC – Extreme drought areas treble in size since 80s – study
- Reuters – Climate change is making temperatures deadlier, food less reliable, experts warn
- The Manila Times – Climate change driving ‘record threats to health’
- Le Monde – Le dérèglement climatique entraîne des menaces de plus en plus pressantes sur la santé humaine
- Business Today – India lost $141 billion worth of income due to heat in 2023: Lancet study
- CNBC – Infants, older adults in India exposed to more heatwave days in last decade, reveals Lancet report
- The Independent – Health risks of climate change reach record-breaking levels, experts warn
- COSMOS – World veering away from limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C with massive health costs, says Lancet
- Anadolu Ajansı – Climate change drives global health crisis with record heat, rising food insecurity: Report
- The Indian Express – Health risk from excessive heat rising in India, says new Lancet report
- The Daily Star – Heatwave cost Bangladesh $21b last year
- Public Radio of Armenia – Ahead of COP29, report finds rising deaths linked to climate change
- AgroIndonesia – Suhu Akibat Perubahan Iklim Makin Mematikan dan Turunkan Ketahanan Pangan
- Hindustan Times – Climate crisis posing grave health, survival threats: Report
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