Preparedness and response to the health impacts of climate change in Kenya
BEST : International Journal of Humanities Arts Medicine and Sciences (BEST : IJHAMS)
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Abstract: Climate change is an environmental hazard, whose impacts is already evident and will transcend generations. Impacts of increasing climate variability on health are now evident with African countries at the greatest risk. This paper, undertakes a review approach to discuss climate change and health in Kenya, with emphasis on health risk preparedness. Recommendations are also made as suggestions for policy action.
Author:
Juma Shem Godfrey, Opemo Damian Otieno
Theme/Sector:
Climate Change Impacts, Health and Climate Change
Year
2020