Climate change has a detrimental effect on human health and wellbeing worldwide, including Nepal. In 2022, the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), with the support from the World Health Organization (WHO) country office, conducted an extensive mixed-method study and published a report titled “Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment of Climate Sensitive Diseases and Health Risks in Nepal”. This national report highlights how vulnerable groups are disproportionately affected by Climate Sensitive Diseases (CSDs), which includes food-borne and vector-borne illness, respiratory diseases, undernutrition, and mental disorders. The study identified vulnerable populations and geographic hotspots, and recommended integrated policies, improved health systems, and community-based adaptation measures.
GlohMed investigator Dr. Suraj Bhattarai contributed to this study and report in the capacity of co-investigator and consultant epidemiologist (public health expert).
Reference: Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Nepal. Supported by WHO country office. https://mohp.gov.np/uploads/Resources/V%20%20A%20Assessment%20Report-MoHP-2022.pdf