24-May-18, Eco-Business
When Typhoon Haiyan ripped through the island of Leyte in the Philippines in 2013, it destroyed the local power grid and left 300 towns and millions of residents without electricity for months, including small hospitals and health facilities.
%20Richard%20Whitcombe_Shutterstock.jpg "Why hospitals in Asia need to be climate smart (c) Richard Whitcombe Shutterstock")
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In a report published in Nov-17, the 2018 Global Climate Risk Index shows that six out of the top 10 countries most affected by climate change are in Asia. Myanmar tops the list, followed by the Philippines, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam and Thailand.
Health Care Without Harm-Asia (HCWH), a US-based NGO is encouraging hospitals to switch to renewable energy because it saves money, produces fewer emissions, and ensures a source of energy when traditional sources fail.