Anticipatory Action for Climate-Sensitive Infectious Diseases: East Africa Regional Assessment

Despite existing Early Action Protocols (EAPs) and simplified EAPs (sEAPs) for floods or droughts, there are currently no operational EAPs for climate-sensitive infectious diseases in East Africa. This is partly related to a lack of systematic digital disease data collection, sectoral silos, insufficient coordination between health and disaster management agencies, and limited access to public health services, particularly in conflict-affected regions.

This regional assessment for East Africa identifies malaria, dengue and cholera as priority diseases for the region, emphasizing the need for prioritized anticipatory action for these diseases. It also sets out recommendations that can serve as a starting point for tackling the increased risks posed by climate-sensitive infectious diseases in East Africa.

This report was originally published on the Climate Centre website.