The Scientists Fighting To Help Wildfire Survivors Heal

Researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi are working to sustain the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study, a critical public health initiative launched following the 2023 Lahaina wildfires. The study, which tracks the long-term health impacts on survivors, faces funding challenges despite its role in providing essential medical and mental health support to the community. Organizers are currently seeking ways to ensure the project continues to serve the thousands of residents displaced by the disaster.