Develop Resilient Health System
Summary
Climate change is exposing Nepal’s health facilities and vulnerable communities to greater risk, with floods, landslides and earthquakes damaging infrastructure and disrupting essential care. The article calls for stronger local preparedness, community engagement and climate-resilient health systems.
Key Points
- Health facilities in rural areas are highly vulnerable to climate-related disasters because of weak infrastructure, poor staffing and unreliable services.
- Floods in Bhotekoshi and past earthquakes have damaged health posts and disrupted care for displaced communities in Rasuwa.
- The article urges stronger policy action, better data, and greater community engagement to build climate-resilient health systems.
- It emphasizes inclusive disaster planning for marginalized groups such as women, children, the elderly and people with disabilities.
