CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTH

Guatemala is one of the countries that suffers the greatest negative effects from the effects of
Extreme weather alternating between severe storms and heat waves. These effects
They have a greater presence in the north and east of the country. In the north, the Q'eqchi’ communities have a greater presence in the north and east of the country.’
Alta Verapaz and the Zona Reina del Quiché are among the most affected areas and at the same time
Time receives limited support from public institutions.

Through participatory action research processes, CEGSS, in conjunction with the
REDC-SALUD, the affected communities and the support of external partners have been
Documenting the effects of extreme weather events on insecurity
exacerbation of poverty, decline in the availability and use of health care services, and
Preventive and curative health care. At the same time, gaps have been documented in
Implementation of the national emergency response policy and, as a consequence, the
Little attention received by affected communities. As part of the actions to
Improvement: The communities themselves have defined their own priorities and are now defining them.
Presenting the authorities at the municipal, departmental and national levels.