Economic analysis of climate-related health effects in Africa: Scoping review protocol

The health effects of extreme weather events in Africa are increasingly recognized as a major public health and economic concern. Climate-related stressors such as heatwaves, floods, and droughts significantly impact health, health systems, and economic stability. However, there is a lack of comprehensive synthesis regarding the economic implications of these events. This scoping review aims to systematically map the economic analyses related to the health effects of extreme weather events in Africa, identifying key methodologies and research gaps. The review will follow the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for scoping reviews. A systematic search strategy will be implemented across multiple academic databases and grey literature sources. Inclusion and exclusion criteria will be applied to ensure relevance. Two independent reviewers will screen articles, extract data, and analyse findings using a structured framework. The analysis will focus on economic burden estimations, economic evaluations of adaptation interventions, and cost-of-inaction analyses. Findings will be synthesized to highlight prevalent methodologies, gaps, and opportunities for further research. They will be disseminated through a peer-reviewed publication, conference presentations, and policy briefs targeting stakeholders in public health, climate policy, and economic planning.