Nigeria, June 18 -- The Kwara State Government has taken a significant step towards addressing the health impacts of climate change by inaugurating a multi-sectoral Technical Working Group (TWG) to adapt Nigeria's Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP) for local implementation.
During the ceremony held at the Ministry of Health in Ilorin, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, stated, "The TWG is the engine that will power Kwara's response to the health impacts of climate change."
She further noted that this initiative signifies a vital advance in integrating climate considerations into public health planning.
"This is more than just a technical committee-it's a convergence of science, policy, and practical action. We are ...