一份报告敦促对太平洋岛屿保健设施进行具有气候抗御力的升级改造,以确保在气候威胁不断恶化的情况下继续提供护理。 A report urges climate-resilient upgrades to Pacific Island healthcare facilities to ensure continued care amid worsening climate threats.

新西兰外交和贸易部资助的Fred Hollows基金会新西兰分会的一份新报告评估了太平洋岛国卫生保健设施面临的气候风险,并建议进行升级以提高抗御能力。 A new report by The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ, funded by New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, assesses climate risks to healthcare facilities across Pacific Island nations and recommends upgrades to boost resilience. 它利用卫生组织的CRESHCF框架,对所罗门群岛、瓦努阿图和巴布亚新几内亚的诊所进行了评估,查明了极端天气、洪水以及电力和水中断的威胁。 Using the WHO’s CRESHCF framework, it evaluated clinics in Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Papua New Guinea, identifying threats from extreme weather, flooding, and power and water disruptions. 主要建议包括具有气候抗御力的基础设施、带电池备份的太阳能、雨水收集、以及改进废物管理。 Key recommendations include climate-resilient infrastructure, solar power with battery backups, rainwater harvesting, and improved waste management. 报告预测,这些措施每年可增加30多个运作日,使2 503次额外的医疗干预措施得以实施,到2040年节省能源费用903 498美元。 The report projects these measures could add over 30 operational days annually, enable 2,503 additional medical interventions, and save $903,498 in energy costs by 2040. 专家强调社区参与、劳动力培训和长期规划,对于在气候影响恶化的情况下持续获得医疗保健至关重要。 Experts stress community engagement, workforce training, and long-term planning are vital for sustaining healthcare access amid worsening climate impacts.