Latin American countries that have suffered extreme events and disasters in the last decades have been searching for alternatives to improve the organization and the response capacity of health services, avoiding the impact that the population would suffer in case those services would be affected. This article presents experiences of Latin American countries regarding the preparation and adaptation of the health sector to climate changes. With this critical literature review, we expect to motivate the health sector to reorganize itself in order to become less vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
Climate change; City planning; Health services; Disaster vulnerability