Outlook on climate change adaptation in the Hindu Kush Himalaya

Human health The development of national health policies, strategies and plans is a complex and dynamic process that varies from country to country according to the political, historical and socioeconomic context. Nonetheless, it is important to point out that the HKH countries are increasingly working to strengthen their health systems, with an emphasis on public health in their policies. Through its National Health Policy, Afghanistan is aiming to strengthen its authorities’ capacities in emergency preparedness and their response to recurrent natural disasters. Bhutan’s policy focus has been on improving its population’s health and well-being by achieving its Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for 2015, and subsequently working towards achieving its SDGs. Meanwhile, India is focusing on reducing the impact of climate change and natural disasters on the health of its population. Many international donors, including the Japan International Cooperation Agency, are supporting health in Myanmar.

Man feeding doves, Afghanistan

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