Project Profile · 2023-2
Strengthening the Capacity of the Ministry of Health to Reduce the Adverse Health Effects of Climate Change
Project Objective
2023-2
The project aims to strengthen capacity to deal with the health effects of climate change. This involves improving preparedness, response and mitigation efforts against the adverse health effects of climate-related hazards such as extreme weather events and vector-borne diseases.
Results Achieved / Expected Outputs
Expected Outputs
- 01 Development of an environmental health response plan, a database and a draft response plan to reduce the effects of climate change on human health.
- 02 Establishment of an inter-institutional coordination mechanism for effective response to extreme climate events.
- 03 Pilot studies in selected provinces to test and improve methodologies for health interventions.
- 04 Capacity building through training of health professionals, particularly in health impact assessment, and support for evidence-based policy-making.
- 05 Greater public awareness of the health effects of climate change, with a focus on mental health and occupational health.
Project profile · 2023-2
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