Devex 3d ago

Climate change is increasingly reshaping the global fight against malaria, with rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events creating new challenges for health systems across Africa. In this session from Devex Impact House @ London Climate Action Week, Jackline Kiarie, director of programs, health systems strengthening at Amref Health Africa, joins Devex to move past abstract policy commitments and dive into data-driven frontline evidence. Drawing on Amref’s extensive regional research and field experience, the conversation explores the operational challenges of navigating shifting environmental baselines, translating field data into climate-resilient primary healthcare models, and protecting vulnerable communities from escalating public health risks. The discussion also issues a forward-looking call-to-action on the strategic value of multi-sectoral partnerships and the urgent need to catalyze integrated climate-health financing to drive sustainable climate action on the ground. Featuring: Jackline Kiarie, director of programs, health systems strengthening at Amref Health Africa Moderated by: Kate Warren, executive vice president and executive editor at Devex This conversation was hosted by Devex in partnership with Amref Health Africa.