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Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry. Core Insights - Sierra Leone is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts, including extreme heat, droughts, wildfires, and floods, exacerbated by high population density, inadequate housing, and economic dependence on agriculture [17][18] - The Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) aims to enhance health system resilience to climate change and assist decision-makers in planning effective adaptation measures [17][32] - Climate-related hazards, such as sea-level rise and increased flooding, threaten over 2 million people in coastal communities, with significant economic implications [18][19] Summary by Sections Section I: Introduction - Sierra Leone's economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, contributing over 60% to GDP in 2020, and has faced significant shocks from the Ebola epidemic and COVID-19 pandemic [27][28] - The country is committed to addressing climate change through adaptation and mitigation measures, having ratified the Paris Agreement [31] Section II: Climate Change Trends and Projections - Mean annual temperatures have increased by 0.8°C over the past 50 years, with projections indicating further increases of 1.4°C to 2.2°C by the 2050s [46] - Rainfall patterns are becoming more erratic, with a projected decline in annual precipitation, particularly during the dry season [17][18] Section III: Climate-Related Health Risks - Food insecurity affects nearly 5 million people, with climate variability worsening nutrition outcomes, especially in Southern and Eastern Provinces [19] - Malaria remains a leading cause of mortality, with rural areas experiencing nearly double the prevalence compared to urban areas [20] - Waterborne diseases are prevalent due to inadequate sanitation and climate impacts, while extreme heat poses increasing health risks [21][22] Section IV: Adaptive Capacity of the Health System - The health system faces challenges such as limited resources, lack of integration with climate data, and insufficient disaster preparedness [22][23] - There is a need for improved health infrastructure and capacity building to address climate-sensitive diseases [23][24] Section V: Recommendations - Develop a national strategy for climate change and health, integrating climate-related health risks into health sector programs [24] - Enhance laboratory capabilities and promote renewable energy sources in healthcare facilities [25]