Table 9.
Technical support from sampled countries’ government and the needed funding/budget in developing preparedness plans and communicating with the public about climate change’s health effects, as perceived by respondents.
| Country | 1. Climate Change Incorporated into Public Health Interventions | Yes, but a Little | No, Not at All |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Technical Support from the Government | |||
| 3. Budget/Funding Needed | Perceived Percentage Funding/Budget Needed | ||
| Ghana | 83.9% | 12.9% | |
| 1. | 77.4% | 16.1% | |
| 2. | 90.3% | ||
| Nigeria | 1. | 41.9% | 32.3% |
| 2. | 64.5% | 22.6% | |
| 3. | 96.8% | ||
| South Africa | 1. | 38.9% | 22.2% |
| 2. | 22.2% | 44.4% | |
| 3. | 77.8% | ||
| Namibia | 1. | 54.5% | 27.3% |
| 2. | 27.3% | 27.3% | |
| 3. | 90.9% | ||
| Ethiopia | 1. | 63.2% | 21.1% |
| 2. | 47.4% | 42.1% | |
| 3. | 89.5% | ||
| Kenya | 1. | 58.3% | 25.0% |
| 2. | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 3. | 91.7% | ||
Source: From authors.