Carlos Machado

Carlos Machado is a public health researcher affiliated with the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) and the Brazilian Association of Collective Health (Abrasco). He specializes in health risks associated with disasters and climate change, particularly in the context of large public events like the Brazilian carnival. Recently, he was in the news advocating for essential measures to mitigate heat-related health issues during carnival festivities, emphasizing the need for adequate hydration, medical support, and public awareness campaigns to ensure the safety of attendees amid rising temperatures due to climate change.