Understanding the health impacts of climate change in the Middle East and North Africa.
Official title: 1/2 GeoHealth Hub for Climate Change and Health in the Middle East and North Africa-Jordan
Funded at Jordan University/science & Technology · NIH-11074571 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how climate change, like heatwaves and air pollution, affects people's health in the Middle East and North Africa, and it aims to bring together universities and health groups to find ways to keep everyone healthier in the face of these challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Jordan University/science & Technology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irbid, Jordan) |
| Project start | June 13, 2022 |
| Project end | February 28, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $288,957 |
| NIH project number | 5U01TW012237-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11074571 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include children and young individuals living in the MENA region who are affected by climate-related health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living outside the MENA region or those not impacted by climate change-related health conditions may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the health effects of climate change in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, particularly how factors like heatwaves, air pollution, and drought impact public health. The project aims to establish a GeoHealth Hub that will facilitate collaboration among various stakeholders, including universities and health organizations, to address these challenges. By developing a comprehensive research profile, the initiative seeks to identify health risks associated with climate change and promote effective policies to mitigate these impacts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health policies that protect vulnerable populations from the adverse effects of climate change.
How similar studies have gone: While research on climate change and health is emerging, this specific approach of establishing a regional hub for collaboration and policy development is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Jordan University/science & Technology
Irbid, Jordan Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Abdulla, Fayez Ahmad — Jordan University/science & Technology
- Study coordinator: Abdulla, Fayez Ahmad
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.