Integration and use of climate data by the national health system in Mozambique - 28/02/25
, Patricia S. Coffey d, Melanie Picolo a, Tatiana Marrufo e, Ana Paula Cardoso f
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Highlights |
• | There is a large gap in knowledge about the existence of a functional platform to manage climate data in health system preparedness and response to infectious disease outbreaks in Mozambique. |
• | There is no specific platform or system for integrating climate data into the national health system. |
• | The National Institute of Meteorology is primarily responsible for producing and supplying meteorological and climatic information to the health system in Mozambique. |
• | There are additional efforts to develop a health sector climate change adaptation plan and revitalize the Public Health Emergency Operating Center. |
Abstract |
Introduction |
Mozambique is increasingly affected by extreme weather events and associated infectious disease outbreaks, highlighting a significant gap in knowledge on use of data to better inform health system preparedness and response.
Methods |
In this qualitative study, we collected data from 29 key informants using customized semi-structured questionnaires. Data were then triangulated and analyzed using content and thematic methods.
Results |
The National Institute of Meteorology is primarily responsible for producing and supplying weather data to the national health system (NHS). NHS has access only to weather data, and there is no specific platform or system for integrating weather or climate data and health data. Other notable barriers to sharing and using climate data include poor geographical coverage of the meteorological network and lack of systematic records on the impact of extreme events. Facilitating factors include multiple policies that mention the link between climate change and health, and the existence of health data management platforms and an early warning system piloted by the National Institute of Health.
Conclusion |
Ongoing work to develop a health sector climate change adaptation plan and revitalize the Public Health Emergency Operations Center could be key to accelerating efforts to improve climate data use to inform infectious disease outbreak preparedness and response. Results from piloting of the early warning system could be used to advocate for climate data integration into the NHS to help in identifying the impact of climate change on health and designing effective plans to address climate-related infectious disease outbreaks.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Climate change, Health system, Climate data, Infectious diseases, Epidemic preparedness and response
Abbreviations : AIDS, BES, CHAI, COESP, COVID-19, DHIS2, e-VIDR, GNL, GSL, HeRAMS, INAM, INS, KI, MOH, NGO, NHS, PL, rDSA, SDSMAS, SIS-MA, TAMP, UNFPA, UNICEF, UN OCHA, WHO
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