Webinar: The Research Landscape of Household Air Pollution, Clean Energy Access, and Health in Rwanda
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Air Quality, Energy, and Health Unit is excited to invite you to the upcoming webinar: The Research Landscape of Household Air Pollution, Clean Energy Access, and Health in Rwanda. This webinar is part of the series “Clean Air and Energy for Health: From Evidence to Solutions.” This webinar aims to take stock of household air pollution and clean household energy intervention studies in Rwanda and facilitate knowledge exchanges and collaboration opportunities among decision-makers, researchers, and professionals.
Date: 29 August 2024
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm CEST
Platform: Zoom (Register here)
Why Attend?
- Learn from leading experts and researchers in the field about the study design and household air pollution exposure measurement methods.
- Discover the latest scientific evidence on the impacts of clean household energy interventions on household air pollution exposure and health.
- Engage in discussions on the challenges and opportunities in clean household energy transitions.
- Network with researchers, professionals, decision-makers, and stakeholders committed to improving air quality and public health.
Speakers:
- Dr. Jeremiah Mushosho, Team Lead – Climate Change, Health & Environment, WHO AFRO
- Dr. Brian Chirombo, WHO Representative Rwanda
- Dr. Corneille Ntihabose, Head of Clinical and Public Health Services Department, Ministry of Health, Rwanda
- Ms. Alphonsine Mukamunana, Environmental Health Specialist, Ministry of Health, Rwanda
- Dr. Theopista John Kabuteni, WHO Country Office Rwanda
- Dr. Tom Clasen, Rose Salamone Gangarosa Professor of Environmental Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
- Dr. Ajay Pillarisetti, Assistant Professor of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley
- Dr. John Volckens, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Environmental Health, Colorado State University
- Prof. Daniel Pope, University of Liverpool & CLEAN-Air(Africa) Global Research Network
- Dr. Emery Hezagira, Rwanda Biomedical Centre & CLEAN-Air(Africa) Global Research Network
- Mr. Reverien Rutayisire, Rwanda Biomedical Centre & CLEAN-Air(Africa) Global Research Network
This webinar is a unique opportunity to gain insights into the current state of household air pollution and clean household energy research and explore collaborative efforts to promote sustainable and healthy living environments in Africa.
To register for the webinar, please click this link.
