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An international arena for dialogue on how to implement research and innovations for better health. The theme for 2023 is #chemicalpollution, #UHS23.

Sweden
Joined May 2014
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At #UHS23, Dr. @baskut_t reminded us of the many #HumanRights involved in our exposure to toxic substances every day. "It's a political choice. We have the power to help realize human rights around the world" said Dr. Tuncak. #pollution #Health ➡️youtu.be/tcD947d1vic?si=3Ioa…
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"We need to raise awareness among politicians that their role is to make the EU a force for a #SustainableFuture", said @JytteGuteland, Member of the Swedish Riksdag (S), at #UHS23 Watch her presentation on youtube: youtube.com/watch?v=f201ZUNr… #ChemicalPollution #OneHealth
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“If the Magna Carta of a Sustainable Society will be implemented as designed it will be revolutionary. Nothing comes close to its ability to transform the chemical enterprise to something healthier compared to today's"-Dr. @petemyers at #UHS23 Watch here➡️youtube.com/watch?v=Z_RSdb8H…
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"We need to show that it is possible to manage a green transition without PFAS” said Ms Anne-Sofie Bäckar, Executive Director at @chemsec , at #UHS23 on #ChemicalPollution and #OneHealth. ➡️View the plenary presentation: youtube.com/watch?v=_13QrFvo…
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"#leavingnoonebehind will require that we align our efforts, put words into action & that we recognize that solutions can come from anywhere" said @Desmond_Alugnoa, co-founder of @gayoghana, at Uppsala Health Summit 2023. Watch the presentation ➡️youtube.com/watch?v=B_xOtg6J… #UHS23
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We spent some very rewarding and inspiring days at the Uppsala Health Summit, where @guerrerobosagna had the opportunity to organize the "Metabolic Diseases and Environmental Exposures" workshop, attended by people from all over the world! Thank you all for your participation!
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#UHS23 on #ChemicalPollution & #OneHealth took place on 24-25 Oct at Uppsala Castle. A post-conference briefing kit including knowledge and policy recommendations, will be disseminated in February. Meanwhile, we are delighted to share the presentations:uppsalahealthsummit.se/video…
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How do we move from reactivity to proactivity? “The science-policy interface is the solution” said @LuisVayasEc. "To act now requires leadership" stressed @tumpane. Read about the key messages on the critical shift from insights to action: uppsalahealthsummit.se/news/…🌏#UHS23
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📢“The triple crisis: #climatechange, #biodiversityloss & #pollution is a reality & our knowledge of the impacts on human, environmental & animal health is sufficient to make ignorance or indifference inexcusable” says moderator @wattrob. Read his summary: uppsalahealthsummit.se/news/…
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SIANI attended the #UHS23 to engage in discussions on the challenges facing healthcare. 👉 Urging for the prudent use of antimicrobials to limit #AntimicrobialResistance in healthcare, animal husbandry, aquaculture & the environment in light of global #chemicalpollution crisis
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Sharon McGuinness at @EU_ECHA: Harmonisation in the EU chemical regulation is needed but we also need to work globally, e.g. introduce Persistency, Mobility and Endocrine Dissuption in the GHS. The hazard of a chemical does not change when crossing borders.
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Shocking statistics from @WHO: 269500 deaths during 2019 were attributed to chemical pollution in the EU region! Sinai Netanyahu from @WHO presents their focus on accelerating action to tackle chemical pollution as part of One Health strategy now at the @Ua_HealthSummit
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Replying to @Desmond_Alugnoa
@Desmond_Alugnoa , our Co-founder and astute Program manager at @GAIAnoburn , will be giving a keynote speech at the closing plenary of the @Uppsala Health Summit 2023. 🗓️ Save the Date: October 25, 2023 🕒 Time: 15:45 - 17:00 live link: youtube.com/live/cyt-lOrSiKc…
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Başkut Tuncak @baskut_t at the Uppsala Health Summit: During his talk, 300 people have died as the result of pollution that could have been prevented. There is a lack of political will.
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Leonardo Trasande @leotrasande setting the scene at the Uppsala Health Summit: The international agreements and outcomes addressing plastics, climate change, and biodiversity loss need to be as effective as vaccins.
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