Indonesian Ministry of Health already has regulations about the adaptation strategy of the health sector to the impact of climate change and guidelines for identifying health risk factors due to climate change (Indonesian Ministry of Health, 2011). The basis for this legislation is Indonesia’s susceptibility to extreme weather events, including longer and more erratic dry and wet seasons and high levels of pollution in urban areas.

The high risk of health problems caused by climate change ranges from diarrhea, lack of water provision, water quality deterioration, and respiratory disorders (Sari, 2018). These conditions are exacerbated by the poor sanitation behavior of the affected population (Sari & Gusti, 2018; Sari & Nofriya, 2018). Food shortages also become a threat due to the lack of water supply (David & Ploeger, 2014) and have an impact on nutritional problems.

Padang City area is susceptible to floods and extreme heat (Fajrin & Driptufany, 2017). In order to prevent the widespread effects of climate change, it is imperative to evaluate the resilience and capacity of Public Health Centers (PHCs) as a first-level healthcare facility in each sub-district to become a center for community health development, encouraging community participation and offering a full range of health services. These issues lead to the purpose of this study, which determine the PHC potential to actively participate in reducing the hazards associated with climate change.

For more details about the study, please visit the following:

• Public Health Center Capacity in Managing The Risk of Climate Change. A Case Study in The City of Padang, Indonesia 
• Climate Change: How is the Adaptation of Public Health Services? Case Studies in the City of Padang

This poster was presented during the 10th APN Early Career Professional Poster and Networking Session, held alongside the APN 26th Joint Intergovernmental and Scientific Planning Group Meetings on 13 June 2024 at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) in Jakarta, Indonesia.