In Pakistan’s deadly heat, low-cost cooling tools offer a lifeline for pregnant women

Mongabay
Apr 23, 2026, 11:00 am120 ptsTrending
Canvas canopies, hand fans, damp cloths and solar reflective paint may not sound like elaborate medical interventions. But in Pakistan’s hottest neighborhoods, they can act as a lifeline for pregnant women and newborns from low-income households. In a recent trial of affordable cooling solutions led by…

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