Health and Climate Surveillance Systems

The infographic highlights the status of climate and health surveillance systems in the Americas, noting that only 12 out of the 35 countries have national or regional observatories or bulletins on this topic. However, it also shows significant progress, as 26 countries incorporate meteorological data into at least one health surveillance system, addressing issues such as malnutrition, respiratory diseases, vector-borne diseases, water-related diseases, and injuries from extreme weather events. In addition, 21 countries have established climate-informed early warning systems for certain health conditions, reflecting important advances, although there is still room to expand coverage and strengthen these systems across the region.