This NIH Health and Extreme Weather Webinar highlights HE²AT Center project findings on data science solutions for extreme heatA period of very hot weather that can be dangerous to health and wellbeing., health and weather data, and public health response in Africa.
This webinar, hosted by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Health and Extreme Weather program, presented findings from the HE²AT Center project. The session featured speakers Matthew Chersich, Chris Jack, Tatenda Makanga, Sibusisiwe Makhanya, Guéladio Cissé, and Nicholas Brink, with Brad Newsome moderating.
The discussion focused on how data science can help integrate health and weather data, improve understanding of heat-related health risks in Africa, and support more effective responses to extreme heat. Speakers explored research opportunities utilising data-driven approaches to strengthen heat resilience and public health planning across the continent. The webinar ran 57 minutes and was funded through the Data Science for Health Discovery and Innovation in Africa initiative.
