Strengthening the climate resilience of health systems in Africa
There is a pressing need to implement climate change adaptation measures within African health systems and to safeguard health system resilience, especially amid resource constraints and ever-shifting environmental conditions on the continent.
In this context, in March 2024, the UK Academy of Medical Sciences and the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) held a 2-day workshop to explore adaptation and resilience strategies to strengthen the ability of health systems in Africa to face climate change. Participants reviewed evidence on climate adaptation and resilience in the healthcare sector across Africa, identified innovations and interventions that can strengthen health systems’ resilience, and highlighted priority research areas and opportunities for collaboration.
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