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Daily outdoor PM2.5 exposure characterization and road-edge effect during a 2022–2023 monitoring campaign in The Gambia, Kenya and Mozambique
This study examined daily outdoor PM2.5 exposure in The Gambia, Kenya and Mozambique, finding that most land cover types exceeded World Health Organization air quality guideline thresholds.
Characterizing effects of air quality in maternal, newborn and child health (CHEAQI–MNCH) in sub-Saharan Africa: a research protocol
This research protocol describes the CHEAQI–MNCH project, which will develop and validate air pollution proxy indicators to examine the impacts of air quality on maternal, newborn and child health outcomes across sub-Saharan Africa.
Quantifying intra-urban socio-economic and environmental vulnerability to extreme heat events in Johannesburg, South Africa
This study quantified heat vulnerability across 135 wards in Johannesburg by integrating high-resolution environmental data with socio-economic and health metrics, identifying areas at greatest risk.
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Ongoing Study Sparks Global Conversation on Heat-health Risks During Pregnancy
Pregnancy places significant strain on the body but rising global temperatures are adding new and serious risks. For many expectant mothers, particularly in regions where extreme heat is becoming more common, the combination of biological changes during pregnancy and environmental stress can lead to complications for both mother and baby.
Climate and Health in Africa: Lessons from the Harare Declaration
Author: Alice McClure Training and Engagement Core (TEC) Coordinator, HE²AT Center Researcher, Climate System Analysis Group (CSAG), University of Cape Town, South Africa As the Training and Engagement Core (TEC) Coordinator at HE²AT, I work with a team that supports...
Connecting Climate and Health: Building Shared Data Infrastructure for African Research
By Peter Marsh, Data Scientist, Climate System Analysis Group (CSAG), University of Cape Town, South Africa When I joined the HE²AT Center as a data scientist two years ago, working with the Climate System Analysis Group (CSAG), I was excited to apply my open-source...
Videos
HE²AT Center Data Providers Webinar: Your Data, Our Shared Progress – 30 June 2026
https://youtu.be/s4VnSRC0gB4?si=tlj_MzmUXN2PqB4N Webinar Details Source: HE²AT Center Date: June 30, 2026 Duration: 00: 55:58 Language: English Speakers and presenters:Darshnika Lakhoo — Wits Planetary Health ResearchCherlynn Dumbura — CeSHHARNatasha Lalloo —...
NIH Health and Extreme Weather Webinar: Data Science Solutions to Extreme Heat Events – April 30 2026
This NIH Health and Extreme Weather Webinar highlights HE²AT Center project findings on data science solutions for extreme heat, health and weather data, and public health response in Africa.
The HE²AT Center Public Webinar – 13 November 2024
https://youtu.be/5LY2x2iDk5o?si=T5QAEV1QYfS9ym6h The HE²AT Center Public Webinar - 13 November 2024Source: HE²AT CenterDate: November 19, 2024Duration: 1:01:14Language: English
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HE²AT Pilot Projects Poster
Empowering African Researchers Files is A0 size (841 mm x 1189 mm) in portrait format. File size is 2 MB.Click here to download poster
HE²AT General Posters
Two general informational posters for HE²AT. 1) About the HE²AT Center 2) HE²AT in Action Both files are A0 size (841 mm x 1189 mm) in portrait format. File size is 12.1 MB.Click here to download both posters