Women suffer from climate change and SA needs to help
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Climate change is having a devastating impact on women's sexual health rights in South Africa, with increased risk of preterm births and low birth weight babies due to heat exposure and food insecurity. The country's unpreparedness to handle climate emergencies is exacerbating the issue, with women missing antenatal visits and struggling to access contraceptives and medicines.
Climate change is affecting women's sexual health in South Africa. Heavy rains and floods damage roads and bridges, making it difficult for women to access healthcare. Women miss antenatal visits and deliver at home due to lack of transport. Contraceptives and medicines are in short supply. Climate emergencies strain social protections meant to help women. South Africa is unprepared to handle these emergencies. Women experience heat differently, with increased risk of preterm births and low birth weight babies. Heat exposure and food insecurity complicate pregnancies. Humidity and heat affect HIV health products and contraceptives. Informal settlements with poor airflow and limited shading worsen the situation. Healthcare workers are vulnerable to fatigue and dehydration. A solution is needed to prevent climate effects on women's sexual health.
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