Abstract
The human actions have caused a significant change to the climate system, with effects that will persist for decades. Climate change has several impacts, one of the major impacts is its health impacts. There are multiple connections between health and climate change, there are direct, impact mediated and socially mediated impacts as classified by WHO. This study aims at building the climate-resilient health system with the case example of Manipur, India. Manipur is located in North-eastern India with a central valley portion. The analysis of the temperature and precipitation trends along with the study of diseases prevalent in the region is done. From the analysis, a relationship between the change in climatic condition and the occurrence of diseases is established. The hazards from climate change along with pre-existing vulnerabilities can have worse health outcomes. The health impacts can only be moderated by building climate-resilient health systems which will have the capacity to manage and mediate the climate-sensitive health risks. The health systems consists’ of policies, strategies, technological advancement along with public participation and service delivery. There is a need for more systematic approach, to make use of opportunities, and to make progress in protecting health from climate change.
