Joy Shumake-Guillemot

scientist

Joy Shumake-Guillemot is a prominent public health expert and the lead of the WHO-WMO Climate and Health Joint Programme. She focuses on the intersection of climate change and health, particularly in relation to extreme heat events. Recently, she emphasized the urgent need for global action to mitigate the health impacts of rising temperatures, highlighting that extreme heat poses a significant public health emergency. Her work includes leading initiatives like the Global Heat-Health Information Network (GHHIN), which aims to enhance heat-health warning systems to protect vulnerable populations and save lives.