World Bank report urges Ghana to strengthen health system against climate change-related disasters and illnesses.
A World Bank report titled "Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) for Ghana" highlights the urgent need to strengthen Ghana's health system against the adverse effects of climate change. Ghana faces extreme weather events like floods and droughts due to climate change, increasing food insecurity and risking death for 2 million people. The country is highly vulnerable to illnesses like malaria and diarrhea disease, with health issues related to heat, air pollution, and infectious diseases affecting the elderly, youth, and children. The report recommends a 10-year plan for health sector resilience, upgrading health facilities with climate-smart codes, and multi-sectoral actions to improve determinants of health.
April 30, 2024
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