Systemic Design for Emergencies in Healthcare Systems: Enhancing Inclusive Information Sharing in Zhengzhou Amid Climate Change

Climate change presents various challenges to global healthcare systems, making it urgently needed to come up with innovative approaches for healthcare transformation. The increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters caused by climate change, along with their direct and indirect effects on public health, require a paradigm shift in the way healthcare systems operate and respond in the changing environment [1]. This thesis aims to critically explore how systemic design principles can be used to revolutionize healthcare systems, particularly in the context of climate change-induced challenges. The foundational premise of this study is that the traditional linear communication models between various stakeholders within the healthcare system might be insufficient to ensure effective and timely information exchange in the context of the dynamic challenges posed by climate change [1]. Therefore, a systemic approach that emphasizes holistic, adaptable, and sustainable healthcare frameworks is regarded as a potential solution to enhance resilience, equity, and efficiency of healthcare systems [2]. The key point of this transformative approach focuses on the concept of inclusive information sharing which ensures the availability of necessary information to all stakeholders involved. It is a mechanism where all stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem can collaboratively contribute to, and therefore, benefit from. [3]. To achieve the goal, this thesis explores the intersection of healthcare services, systemic design principles, and climate-related emergencies to demonstrate innovative strategies that can bring a more adaptive and sustainable future to the whole healthcare industry. The effort is not only to address the current threats posed by climate change but also to build a resilient healthcare system in the face of future challenges, equitable in its service accessibility, and efficient in its operations. By researching through case studies and practical evidences, this thesis aims to contribute to the development of healthcare innovation and empower the local healthcare industry , making they better equipped to meet the evolving needs of diverse local populations amid the uncertainties of climate change and also to build a healthcare ecosystem that is proactive to crises and continuously developing in a changing world.