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
MMA’s President Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai
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

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