Climate-influenced vector-borne diseases in Africa: a call to empower the next generation of African researchers for sustainable solutions

Climate-influenced vector-borne diseases in Africa: a call to empower the next generation of African researchers for sustainable solutions

Abstract We look at the link between climate change and vector-borne diseases in low- and middle-income countries in Africa. The large endemicity and escalating threat of diseases such as malaria and arboviral diseases, intensified by climate change, disproportionately affects vulnerable communities...

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Main Authors: Judicaël Obame-Nkoghe, Adjoavi Esse Agossou, Gerald Mboowa, Basile Kamgang, Cyril Caminade, Dawn C. Duke, Andrew Karanja Githeko, Obed M. Ogega, Nestor Engone Elloué, Fatou Bintou Sarr, Dieudonné Nkoghe, Pierre Kengne, Nicaise T. Ndam, Christophe Paupy, Moses Bockarie, Patricks Voua Otomo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Subjects:
Climate change
Vector-borne diseases
Africa
Environmental justice
Research and development
Pan-African funding initiatives
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40249-024-01193-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40249-024-01193-5

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