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SPRINT-Sen is an international, interdisciplinary social science research project exploring the impact of extreme temperatures on maternal and child health in Senegal, with a particular focus on the Matam region. Known for its heat waves exceeding 40°C, this region exposes pregnant women and their young children to significant health and environmental risks, making them particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The project is based on three main areas of study: firstly, understanding and analysing the effects of extreme temperatures on exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in order to develop a community intervention; secondly, exploring the perceptions of health professionals in the face of these climatic challenges; and finally, establishing a system for monitoring indoor temperatures in order to strengthen the capacities of health facilities and promote preventive actions.

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SPRINT-Ban is an international interventional research project aimed at mitigating the effects of extreme temperatures (ET) on the physical and mental health of pregnant women and mothers with children under the age of 5 in Bangladesh and Senegal. This interdisciplinary research integrates public health, social sciences, geomatics and climate sciences to fill gaps in knowledge and action on the effects of climate change in countries in the Global South. The project stands out for its integration of mental health, which is often neglected in existing studies, and for its goal of reducing maternal and child health inequalities on a small scale. Data collection relies on innovative tools such as thermal sensors, drones and satellites to measure the effects of ET and guide appropriate interventions. These actions are co-developed with local populations, health professionals and local and national authorities.

We must act quickly to adapt our climate responses to women's health needs. Women's health also includes breastfeeding and mental health. These are priorities that must be addressed now.

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