Money for health: handling the costs of climate change to African health systems

Walter Leal Filho, Gouvidé Jean Gbaguidi*, Wassa Diarrassouba, Pim Martens

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Abstract

The manifold impacts of climate change are also seen in the field of health in most countries. It is particularly so in Africa, whose health systems are amongst the most fragile in the world. This Commentary showcases the degree of vulnerability of the health systems of African countries to climate change, and describes some measures aimed at increasing their resilience to climate shocks. African health systems face significant challenges due to climate change, necessitating a comprehensive approach to enhance resilience.
Original languageEnglish
Article number86
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Health, Population and Nutrition
Volume44
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Mar 2025

Keywords

  • Africa
  • Climate Change
  • Climate change
  • Delivery of Health Care/economics
  • Finances
  • Health
  • Humans
  • Resilience

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