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Climate Crisis Demands Emergency Medicine's Urgent Response
15 Nov
Summary
- EM Karnataka 2026 focused on climate change's health challenges.
- The conference stressed emergency healthcare preparedness and response.
- Physicians' roles in saving lives and preserving organs were highlighted.
The EM Karnataka 2026 conference, recently held in Mangaluru, focused on the significant health challenges posed by climate change. Organized by Father Muller Medical College's emergency medicine department and the Karnataka Emergency Physicians Association (KEPA), the event specifically addressed the urgent need for enhanced emergency healthcare responses.
Under the theme 'Climate Change and Emergency Medicine - Preparing for the Health Crisis of Tomorrow,' participants highlighted the imperative for preparedness and adaptability in the face of escalating climate-related health crises. The conference also recognized the profound impact of emergency physicians in their life-saving efforts and their role in enabling organ transplantation.
KEPA president Bharath Kempanna encouraged emergency medicine physicians, particularly emerging professionals, to cultivate leadership and commitment. This, he stated, is crucial for the continued strengthening of their medical fraternity.
