Consulting services to undertake a vulnerability assessment of the health sector; pilot programme for climate resilience

Jamaica, a small island developing state, is particularly vulnerable to climate change and climate-related disasters. The changes will have significant implications for human health, contributing to vector borne diseases and generally affecting the health of its population. Jamaica has therefore embarked on a programme to adapt to climate change and build its disaster risk resilience. In order to help improve the resilience of health facilities, the project is aimed at facilitating a detailed vulnerability assessment of the health sector and preparing a costed resilience strengthening plan to climate-proof the nation’s health facilities.