Exposure to heat or cold waves could have impacts on mortality rates, communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases. Based on the National Climate Change and Health Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan, which was developed by the Ministry of Health in 2012, six climate-sensitive health issues were identified including air-borne and respiratory
Exposure to heat or cold waves could have impacts on mortality rates, communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases. Based on the National Climate Change and Health Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan, which was developed by the Ministry of Health in 2012, six climate-sensitive health issues were identified including air-borne and respiratory diseases, water and food-borne diseases, vector-borne diseases, nutrition, heat waves, and occupational health. Climate change effects on respiratory diseases will includes chronic respiratory diseases such as bronchial asthma.
Developing new technologies for health adaptation (vaccines, data, AI, heat related, vector-borne diseases)
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Adaptation Commitments
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Adapt Now subsector
Health
Disease surveillance and control
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Adaptation Commitments
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Adapt Now subsector
Disaster Risk Management (DRM)
Early warning system