India Prioritizes Climate Considerations in Health Planning [Video]

Apurva Chandra, Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in India, underscored the pressing need to incorporate climate considerations into health planning. This statement was made at the Climate and Health Solutions (CHS) India Conclave, a collaborative effort between the MoHFW and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), held in Delhi. Chandra emphasized the significance of the conclave, stating, The Climate and Health Solutions India Conclave is our commitment to building a climate-resilient health system that addresses the unique needs of developing nations like ours.

India is leading by example, as per Chandra, by integrating climate considerations into health policies and emergency response mechanisms. The collaboration with the ADB and other global partners is a strategic move to ensure that India’s health sector is prepared to handle the unforeseen impacts of climate change and support sustainable development. Chandra added, Together, we can achieve the vision of ‘One Health, …