Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP)

A Strategy identifies Nigeria's health vulnerabilities to climate change and charts adaptation measures. It targets health authorities and vulnerable populations by integrating climate resilience into planning and financing. This strengthens early warning systems for heatwaves, floods, and disease outbreaks.

What Is This Policy?

A strategic plan that identifies Nigeria's health sector vulnerabilities to climate change and charts adaptation measures to protect public health from climate-related risks including heat, flooding, malaria, and malnutrition.

Who Does It Target?

Federal and state health authorities Primary health care system Climate-vulnerable populations (children, elderly, rural communities) Health emergency responders

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Identify and prioritise climate-sensitive disease burdens and health infrastructure risks Integrate climate adaptation into health system planning and financing Build climate-resilient health facilities and supply chains Strengthen early warning systems for climate-health risks (heatwaves, floods, disease outbreaks)

Key Features

Climate-Health Risk Assessment: Maps Nigeria's disease burden changes expected from rising temperatures, rainfall variability, and flooding. Health System Resilience: Plans for climate-proofing health facilities, cold chains, and water supply systems. Early Warning Systems: Integrates meteorological data with disease surveillance for proactive public health response.

Current Status

The Health National Adaptation Plan is active and being implemented, as it identifies vulnerabilities and charts measures for climate-related health risks.

Legal Framework

Climate Change Act 2021; National Health Act 2014; National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency Act; Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999; UN Framework Convention on Climate Change; Paris Agreement 2015