The links between energy and health have never been more important than today. The climate crisis, which is increasingly severely impacting global public health, is at root largely an energy issue, and current projections predict further changes in our climate with increased threats to health. Clean and sustainable energy plays a crucial role in promoting healthier populations and, in this context, there are two key areas where a call to action is urgently needed: on clean fuels and technologies for cooking, and on access to electricity for healthcare facilities.