By Adam Said Adam
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has launched a collaborative initiative to develop an integrated Climate-Health Early Warning System, aiming to safeguard public health against environmental shocks.
The initiative was the focus of the Weather and Climate Information Services for Health (WISER-Health) workshop held in Lagos.
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The workshop brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, National Emergency Management Agency, and global partners like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UK Met Office.
The goal is to strengthen climate services for the health sector and ensure climate intelligence is translated into actionable guidance for health agencies and vulnerable communities.
Prof. Charles Anosike, Director-General/CEO of NiMet, emphasized that climate change intensifies public health risks, including heat stress, airborne infections, and vector-borne diseases. He reaffirmed NiMet’s commitment to strengthening weather and climate information services for public health protection.
The workshop is a significant step towards closing gaps in integrated surveillance, coordinated planning, and evidence-based decision-making. Stakeholders are working together to ensure timely, accurate, and impact-based forecasts translate into early action that saves lives and safeguards livelihoods across Nigeria.
The initiative is a collaborative effort between NiMet, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and other national and international partners.
