Health and health facilities

The formative research examines community knowledge, care‑seeking practices, and communication preferences related to climate-sensitive diseases.

With extreme heat a growing challenge for summer sport, University of Sydney researchers are working with Tennis Australia to develop evidence-based tools to keep players safe at the Australian Open.

Kenya's outdoor workers face rising skin damage as climate change drives higher heat and UV exposure. Dermatologists report more burns, pigmentation issues and infections, while costly sunscreen limits protection for millions.

People exposed to wildfire smoke have a higher risk of suffering a stroke, according to research published in the European Heart Journal.

The Australian Open tennis tournament, scheduled for the second half of January amid peak summer weather in the Southern Hemisphere, has been forced to rearrange some of its matches and adjust court assignments.

This paper shares findings from a study of the impact of temperature and rainfall on the incidence of noncommunicable diseases among older people in India.

This publication presents an edited collection that explores how health systems can mitigate crises and ongoing stresses to remain functional and effective over time.

From 5–10 January, 2026, south-eastern Australia experienced its most severe heatwave since 2019–20. Temperatures exceeded 40°C in major cities including Melbourne and Sydney, with even hotter conditions across regional Victoria and New South Wale.