Infectious Disease in a Changing Climate: Green Care, Healthy Future

Event details

Date: 19 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2026
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Organiser: Centre for Healthcare Innovation (CHI), Centre for Asian Nursing Studies (CANS) and National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID)
Event Type: Webinar
CPE Eligibility: 1 CPE point

Registration Fees Payable

Free

Programme Outline

This webinar examines the linkages between climate change and infectious diseases through a planetary health lens, with a particular focus on climate-sensitive diseases such as dengue fever. Participants will explore how environmental and climatic changes influence disease transmission and public health risks. The session is structured around key planetary health concepts, including mitigation, adaptation, resilience, and sustainability, and considers their relevance to infectious disease prevention and healthcare practice. Emphasis is placed on the role of healthcare and nursing in strengthening preparedness, response, and sustainable practices in the context of a changing climate. 

Registration Details

Please register your interest for the Webinar here.

Point-of-Contact Information

Please email Ms Joey Yeo at ttsh.cans@nhghealth.com.sg if you need more information on the Webinar.

Resources

INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN A CHANGING CLUIMATE: GREEN CARE, HEALTH FUTURE [PDF, 120KB]