Oluwatobi Adu 
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Africa CDC says increased climate financing is essential to strengthening Africa’s health security after the Green Climate Fund approved reforms expected to unlock an additional 4 billion US dollars for climate investments in vulnerable countries.
The continental public health agency says the funding will help African countries strengthen climate resilience, improve preparedness for disease outbreaks and protect fragile health systems increasingly affected by climate change.
Speaking on Thursday, Africa CDC welcomes the Green Climate Fund’s financing reforms, describing the decision as a significant step towards addressing climate-related health threats across the continent.
Director General Dr Jean Kaseya says climate change is already reshaping disease patterns, increasing the risk of outbreaks, disrupting food and water security and placing growing pressure on health systems.
“Climate change is one of the greatest health challenges of our generation. Across Africa, it is already affecting disease patterns, increasing the risk of outbreaks, disrupting food and water security, and putting additional strain on health systems,” Kaseya says.
“Africa CDC congratulates the Green Climate Fund for this important milestone, which will help accelerate investments that protect communities, strengthen resilience and advance health security.”
According to Africa CDC, the Green Climate Fund’s improved balance sheet management will increase its financing capacity from 1.37 billion US dollars to 5.65 billion US dollars during the second half of 2026 and throughout 2027.
The agency says the additional funding is expected to leverage further co-financing, potentially raising total climate investments to 16 billion US dollars, while maintaining strong support for climate adaptation projects in developing countries, particularly across Africa and small island states.
Africa CDC says directing climate finance towards resilient infrastructure, innovation, food and water security and climate adaptation will significantly strengthen countries’ capacity to prevent and respond to future public health emergencies.
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