Africa is on the frontlines of climate change, facing rising heatwaves, droughts, and water scarcity that threaten lives and health systems.
But here’s the hopeful part: Africa also has the power to build a future where health systems are strong, communities are resilient, and climate threats are managed head-on. By investing in climate-smart solutions, countries are already taking bold steps to protect people.
Clean, reliable energy is already helping power health systems across the continent — from lighting up maternity wards to refrigerating vaccines and delivering emergency supplies.
Global Citizen is campaigning for governments to triple clean energy investment and support African-led solutions that build resilience from the ground up.
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