Africa faces climate health crisis as Bonn talks begin
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BONN — Africa contributes the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it suffers some of the world's worst climate-related health impacts. Rising temperatures are fueling a surge in infectious diseases, worsening air pollution, and driving up death rates. Heatwaves, floods, droughts, and storms are overwhelming health systems across the continent. These realities will take center stage as nations gather for the Bonn Climate Conference this week.