How is the African Development Bank (AfDB) responding to climate change health challenges?
The Bank Group will deepen its support for its regional member countries (RMCs) to cope with the threats posed by climate change by further strengthening key features of their public health systems such as the control of neglected tropical diseases, primary health care (to include clean water, environment and sanitation) and enhancing the welfare of women and vulnerable groups. It is well recognized that effectively managing the impact of climate change on public health requires concerted and appropriate individual, community and government action, as well as policy changes. We will therefore support partnerships that will generate commitment and actions and bring immediate health benefits to all. We will also strengthen our support of the health-sector voice within the overall UN response to this global challenge. Within the Bank, we will continue to galvanize efforts to promote healthy development choices in our interventions across sectors, such as infrastructure, agriculture, educa
