The article discusses the growing risk of nuclear war and calls on health professionals to raise awareness and take action to prevent it. It highlights the inadequacy of current nuclear arms control efforts and the potential catastrophic consequences of a nuclear war. The health community has played a crucial role in the past in reducing the risk of nuclear war, and it is urged to continue these efforts. The article also calls for immediate steps by nuclear-armed states to reduce the risks of nuclear war and advocates for the elimination of nuclear weapons. [Extracted from the article]