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This three-year study evaluates the impacts of the April 2022 floods on the socioeconomic, healthcare utilisation and productivity losses on people living with HIV in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
The project aims to compare the experiences of residents of Ndwedwe (iLembe district) where the impacts of the floods were most severe and Somkhele (uMkhanyakude district) which was relatively spared, and work with multidisciplinary stakeholders and local actors to identify and prioritise policy actions and interventions that will help reduce flood impacts on people living with HIV.
Through collaboration with local actors and multidisciplinary teams, S3E prioritizes finding actionable solutions. By involving community voices, the project ensures that policy recommendations and interventions are realistic and effective in mitigating future disasters’ impacts.
S3E is more than just a research project; it’s a call to action. It sheds light on how interconnected health, environment, and economics are in vulnerable regions,, pushing for innovative solutions to protect lives and livelihoods.
