Abstract:
The world’s climate, particularly in Africa, has changed substantially during the past few decades, contributed by
several human activities. Africa is one of the continents that is most vulnerable to climate change globally. Since
the beginning of 2022, extreme weather events in Africa have affected about 19 million people and killed at least
4,000 individuals. Cyclones, floods, heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, and famine were among the severe weather
occurrences. Natural disasters and extreme weather events brought on by climate change may compromise access
to clean water, sanitation systems, and healthcare facilities, making people more vulnerable to a number of illnesses.
Floods and drought can lead to both communicable and non-communicable diseases. The African population
is more likely to experience more mental health disorders than before because of natural disasters, which
result in the loss of property and sometimes loss of lives more frequently. We, therefore, call for an improved
implementation of strategies to prevent the health effects of climate change so that the health of the people in
Africa can be maintained.
