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Measures implemented by the Centre to alleviate health hazards linked to climate change

Content Editor: Dr. Ismail Rifai

August 17, 2023 at 12:30:00 PM

Climate Change, Environmental Health

Content Editor: Dr. Ismail Rifai

  • Climate change is projected to negatively impact human health, primarily through increased occurrences of extreme weather events like heat waves, cyclones, floods, and droughts.  

  • The National Disaster Management Authority's 2019 plan has assigned various government departments the responsibility of addressing health risks associated with such hazards.  

  • The Union Health Ministry, acknowledging its role, has launched the National Program on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH).  

  • This initiative aims to 

  1. Increase awareness, 

  2. Build capacity,

  3. Enhance health sector readiness

  4. Form partnerships. 

  • Key efforts include 

  1. Crafting a National Action Plan on Climate Change and Human Health, 

  2. Issuing alerts for environmental concerns, 

  3. Disseminating seasonal health advisories, and 

  4. Conducting nationwide awareness campaigns and workshops.  

  • Environmental health surveillance is conducted at various levels, and guidelines for flood-related public health issues have been issued.  

  • Additionally, many states have developed their own action plans to address the specific challenges posed by climate change to human health.

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