NIGERIA LAUNCHES FIRST EVER CLIMATE CHANGE HEALTH VULNERABILITY AND ADAPTATION ASSESSMENT REPORT 2024 08-11-24
By Sadiq Aminu Nigeria’s First Ever Climate Change Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment Report 2024 has been launched, providing a comprehensive look at the health impacts of climate change across the country and outlining strategies to mitigate these effects.
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate launched this report during ongoing three-day Nigeria Health Sector-Wide Joint Annual Review in Abuja.
Prof Pate described the problem of climate as wicked and complex which has increased the effects of malaria, denge fever and other non communicable diseases.
He said the report would help with the data and strategies needed to protect Nigerians, particularly the most vulnerable populations.
Presenting the report, a Deputy Director at the Ministry, Mr Dogara Kara said, the report assessed the potential health risks posed by rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and shifting environmental conditions.
He disclosed that the report contained 150 recommendations that would guild policies and programmes in the future.
For the Country Representative of the World Health Organization, Walter Molumbo emphasised that the impacts of climate change was already evident and urged that recommendations from the report be given priority to build a climate resilient Nigeria.