School of Public Health at Columbia University

The climate change crisis in the European Region is associated with various health-related consequences. Rising temperatures have led to more heat waves during the summer months, resulting in more frequent cases of heat-related illness and strain on healthcare systems. Changes in precipitation patterns and extreme weather events, including floods and hurricanes, can lead to injury, population displacement, and the spread of water-borne diseases. Changes in ecosystems affect the spread of allergenic pollen, affecting people with respiratory diseases. Educating professionals and health workers about the health impacts of climate change in Europe is essential to improve preparedness, resilience and develop a proactive approach to protecting the well-being of communities across the region. These issues were the subject of a course organized and conducted by the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University in conjunction with the European Association of Schools of Public Health. Associate Professor of the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Evidence-Based Medicine, Candidate of Medical Sciences Ussatayeva G.M. became a participant in this course and successfully passed the certification exam with the highest score of 100%. The course ran for 10 weeks from 6 February to 9 April 2024.