Description
In Fji: The principal expected benefit for the health sector is having a functional Health Information System that is capable of generating Early Warnings for climate sensitive diseases and communicating these effectively to relevant stakeholders. The project will also: create awareness amongst communities; further strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration and communication within all levels the Ministry of Health; strengthen inter-sectoral collaboration at all levels with other key government agencies (such as the Fiji Meteorological Service anf the National Disaster Management Office) and organizations such as the IFRC-RC. The project contributes to the revival of the Fiji Climate Change Country Team to ensure proper coordination of climate change activities in the country.
| Project Status | |
| Start Date | Wednesday, April 1, 2009 |
| End Date | Thursday, December 31, 2015 |
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| Project Objectives | |
| Project Outputs | Output 1: Early warning systems will be adjusted to include climate change induced health risks.
Output 2: Capacity of health sector institutions to respond to climate-sensitive health risks will be improved.
Output 3: Prevention measures piloted in emerging and epidemic risk area.
Output 4: Cooperation among participating countries promotes innovation in adaptation to climate change including variability. |
