Local Hospitals Struggle Amidst Climate Crisis: Future Closure Risks Revealed
Bangladeshi hospitals, operational around the clock, face mounting challenges as climate change takes a toll. A recent study spanning from 1990 reveals a 41% surge in damages, attributed to the escalating impacts of the greenhouse effect. In 2100, the threat looms larger, with future closures predicted to surpass 10% in India, 9.6% in China, and a staggering 15% in Nepal. Insufficient ventilation systems exacerbate concerns, fostering a constant presence of germs within healthcare facilities, and intensifying infection control challenges.
04 Dec 2023