Rising Malaria Threat Amidst Climate Change and COVID-19 Setbacks
April 25, 2024
The global fight against malaria is facing significant challenges including drug resistance, poor living conditions, and limited access to treatment and prevention.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted anti-malaria initiatives, leading to a resurgence of the disease.
Climate change is worsening the malaria situation by creating new mosquito breeding grounds, potentially increasing transmission in previously unaffected areas.
World Malaria Day highlights the growing concern of malaria threats, with a particular focus on regions like South Asia that are at elevated risk due to climate change.
Sustained funding and innovation are crucial to combat the evolving threat of malaria, especially as climate change continues to undermine global control efforts.
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Yahoo News • Apr 25, 2024
Climate change is bringing malaria to new areas. In Africa, it never left
ABC News • Apr 25, 2024
Climate change is bringing malaria to new areas. In Africa, it never left
ABC News • Apr 25, 2024
Climate change is bringing malaria to new areas. In Africa, it never left
Associated Press • Apr 25, 2024
Climate change is bringing malaria to new areas. In Africa, it never left