Welcome to the CLENT Africa Health repository! This project is dedicated to addressing the impacts of climate change on health within the African continent.
Climate change poses significant risks to health through various pathways, including the spread of diseases, heat-related illnesses, and impacts on food and water security. Our team is committed to researching, developing strategies, and implementing solutions to mitigate these health risks and adapt to changing conditions.
- Research and Data Collection: Gather and analyze data on the health impacts of climate change in different regions of Africa.
- Policy Advocacy: Develop and advocate for policies that address climate-related health issues.
- Community Engagement: Work with local communities to raise awareness and implement adaptation strategies.
- Capacity Building: Provide training and resources to healthcare professionals and local stakeholders.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of implemented strategies and adjust as needed.
- Be a health practioner
- Access to relevant climate and health data sources
- Collaboration tools (e.g., Discord, Github, Email)
- Statistical analysis software (e.g., R, Python)
Clone the repository to your local machine:
git clone https://github.com/clent-africa/health.gitNavigate into the project directory:
cd health- Data Analysis: Use the provided scripts and tools for data analysis.
- Reporting: Follow the guidelines in
docs/reporting.mdfor creating reports. - Community Outreach: Refer to
docs/community-outreach.mdfor engagement strategies.
We welcome contributions from researchers, health professionals, and community members. Please refer to CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines on how to get involved.
For questions or additional information, please contact us at:
- Email: health@clentafrica.org
- Twitter: @CLENTAfrica
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Thank you for your interest and support in improving health outcomes related to climate change in Africa!