ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on how climate change has affected public health and the healthcare system in Sub-Saharan Africa. It not only acknowledges the numerous ways in which climate change has an impact on health, but also makes the case that the pursuit of health security in Sub-Saharan Africa can only be accomplished in the context of active mainstreaming of climate change response into public health systems, particularly in poor countries.
It is, therefore, significant that incorporating climate change into public health planning, programming, and interventions would be necessary for adaptation and impact mitigation. Therefore, given its undeniable effects on health, climate change should be at the forefront of Sub-Saharan Africa’s health system since providing for and meeting the whole spectrum of health demands of the individual citizens is what health security implies.
Despite the widespread discussion of climate change and health security, real-world initiatives and plans are required at many levels to realise the objectives of excellent health and an efficient health system.
