This is seen in the increase in numbers of people affected by malaria and deaths caused by the disease during the peak rainy season. South Sudan will focus on the implementation of adaptation actions to reduce the vulnerability of communities (Table 32). Table 32: Adaptation strategies for the health sector.
This is seen in the increase in numbers of people affected by malaria and deaths caused by the disease during the peak rainy season. South Sudan will focus on the implementation of adaptation actions to reduce the vulnerability of communities (Table 32). Table 32: Adaptation strategies for the health sector. Strategies. Activities being considered. Current progress. Timeframe. Conduct research on climate change and human health and well-being. Funnel climate finance into research that details the interactions between climate change and various health- related impacts under different scenarios in South Sudan.
Increasing investments in climate change and health (research, health adaptation for population health and health system resilience)
SS
Adaptation Commitments
GCA_subsector
GCA_subsector
Adapt Now subsector
Health
Health services and assessment
SS
Adaptation Commitments
GCA_subsector
GCA_subsector
Adapt Now subsector
Disaster Risk Management (DRM)
Early warning system
SS
Adaptation Commitments
GCA_subsector
GCA_subsector
Adapt Now subsector
Health
Health: General