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Barriers and opportunities to health system climate change adaptation in the Eastern Caribbean
D E Greaves1, W Gabriel2, L Charles3
1Millenium Heights Complex, Castries, Saint Lucia.
Objective:
To assess the barriers and opportunities to strengthening climate-resilient health systems in the Eastern Caribbean.
Design And Methods:
Information was extracted from desk reviews of the National Health Adaptation Plans for Climate Change (2022-2023). SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analyses informed plan preparation.
Results:
Barriers included inadequate enabling governance and weak multisectoral collaboration. Opportunities included strong political commitment, inter-ministerial committees, and access to climate and health financing.
Conclusion:
Caribbean small island states are well positioned to apply adaptation and mitigation measures to build climate-resilient health systems.
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