Design of Community- and Health Worker-Centered Data Collection Systems for the Health National Adaptation Plan

Maria Qambayot of the University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda will develop a set of mechanisms for engaging local health professionals and communities in data collection and real-time assessment of the health impacts of climate change to support data-driven adaptation strategies. They will conduct household surveys to better understand the vulnerabilities of communities most at risk for these impacts. They will interview health professionals to better understand how they track these impacts and what types of data and information they currently lack. They will also collect 10 years of historical environmental and health data to identify potential patterns and trends linking public health to climate change. These efforts will guide the creation of data collection tools for ongoing community-based assessment as well as a framework for measurement and evaluation of strategies for climate change adaptation.