27 items related to 'Climate'
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Blog :
The cost of a missed dengue case
With dengue infecting an estimated 400 million people every year and no existing treatment, catching cases quickly and investing in therapeutics are more critical now than ever.
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Resources: Project brief :
Decision-making in the built environment as a public health intervention for malaria control — BEDMAC
This project is building and validating transdisciplinary, cross-continental knowledge on the connections between climate, health and the built environment that can be linked to the risk of malaria…
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Blog :
Strengthening Uganda's defences against climate-driven disease through data and partnerships
The Second Annual Scientific Meeting of the FORECAST project emphasised the power of climate-driven early warning systems.
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Resources: Project brief :
Flood-linked locally led intervention and outbreak warning for malaria — FLLOW-M
This research and implementation project aims to increase outbreak preparedness to reduce excess malaria morbidity in flood-prone communities in South Sudan and improve access to essential health…
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New evidence that climatic factors influence use of mosquito nets
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Resources: Journal article :
Seasonal climate patterns and their impact on mosquito net use in Nigeria: Evidence from repeated surveys
Seasonal patterns of temperature and rainfall affect the use of insecticide-treated nets to prevent malaria among households who already own a net. Perceived heat and an absence of mosquitoes were…
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activeFlood-linked locally led Intervention and outbreak warning for malaria in South Sudan (FLLOW-M)
The FLLOW-M project builds on Malaria Consortium’s previous activities in South Sudan to ensure the continuation of malaria prevention and other essential health services in flood-affected and…
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Thought leadership :
It takes a village to end malaria — and behavioural science can guide it
Malaria Consortium's Chief Executive James Tibenderana shares his thoughts on the need to harness behavioural science insights to reach malaria elimination.
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Rice and malaria in Africa: part of the problem or part of the solution?
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WHA77 must drive global action to protect health from impact of rising threats
Climate change and antimicrobial resistance will be prominent issues at the seventy-seventh World Health Assembly, taking place from 27 May to 1 June in Geneva.
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World Health Organization scoping review calls for urgent action to tackle the impact of climate change on malaria and neglected tropical diseases
The World Health Organization Task Team on Climate Change, in partnership with Reaching the Last Mile, has launched a critical review exploring the effects of climate change on malaria and 20…
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Resources: Project brief :
FORECAST: Forecasting outbreak risks from extreme climate with active surveillance technology
We are developing an early warning system to prepare for and control outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases caused by extreme weather in Uganda.
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activeForecasting outbreak risks from extreme climate with active surveillance technology - FORECAST
Malaria Consortium and project partners aim to improve Uganda’s resilience to mosquito-borne diseases in the face of escalating climate-related challenges, by strengthening the capacity of the…
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Videos :
World Malaria Report 2023: Our commitment to investing in global health
The World Health Organization's 2023 World Malaria Report shows that malaria cases have risen, yet there is hope, despite gaps in funding and emerging threats, Malaria Consortium's commitment has…
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World Malaria Report 2023: Beyond the numbers, new approaches needed to reaccelerate progress
Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) published its World Malaria Report for 2023, assessing global and regional malaria trends in 2022 and providing an opportunity to reflect on progress…
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The 6th European Union - African Union Summit: A renewed partnership?
Last month, European and African Heads of State met for the 6th European Union and African Union Summit in Brussels, held two years later than originally planned due to the coronavirus pandemic.…
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Blog :
Snapshot of 2021
The past year has dealt us a paradoxical mix of highs and lows. After decades of research and investment, the world rejoiced at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendation that the…
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COP26: What needs to happen next to secure the world's health?
As COP26 draws to a close in Glasgow, it seems that we can be cautiously optimistic about the commitments that have been made. More than 100 countries have pledged to reverse deforestation by 2030;…
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Five ways to combat the impact of climatic changes on malaria in Ethiopia
Climatic changes are being observed across the African continent. These changes may be contributing to the spread of malaria, especially in Ethiopia where the diverse topography, varied vector…
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Climate position statement