The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on August 11, 2023, issued a Press release regarding the Steps taken to mitigate Health Risks associated with Climate Change
The Important actions carried out as part of the attempt to reduce health risks connected with such hazards are as follows namely: -
• A National Action Plan on Climate Change and Human Health has been prepared which outlines the major priority and actionable areas in the health sector at various levels as well as identifying other essential stakeholders for executing the actions.
• Early notification Heatwave (March-July), Cold Wave (Dec-Jan) predictions and Flood alerts from IMD to States; Air Quality forecasts from Indian Meteorological Department to States and Indian Cities are launched to interact with the health sector
• Issuance of Climate-related seasonal health warnings
• National public awareness programs are held each year on World Health Day (April), World Environment Day (June), International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies (September), and International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (October)
• National-level workshops, master trainer training at the state level, and district-level training on air pollution-related diseases and surveillance; extreme weather events Assessment of Health Vulnerability; Climate Change and Vector Borne Disease, Nutrition, and Allergic Health Concerns
• Air pollution and heat-related conditions are monitored for environmental health at the federal and state levels.
• Incorporation of principles of Green & Climate Resilient Hospitals has been made under Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS), 2022.
• Funding for green/low carbon emission initiatives is offered to states/UTs under the National Health Mission.
[Press Release ID: 1947686]
