14 Blog items related to 'Climate'
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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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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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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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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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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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The United Nations General Assembly: One step forward, one step back?
The 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) came to a close last week in New York. Attended by the majority of the world’s Heads of State and senior diplomats, the UNGA saw a range…
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Resilient health systems are vital in response to global warming
On 9 August, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released an eagerly anticipated landmark report on the impacts of global warming. The report highlights evidence asserting that…
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How to address the urgent need to tackle arboviruses: A global perspective
Around 130 countries are affected by arbovirus diseases, cases are increasing rapidly across these countries and appearing in countries previously unaffected. An estimated 100-400 million people are…
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How we build climate resilience into our malaria response
Malaria is one of the most climate-sensitive vector borne diseases. Whether due to short-term deviations in the climate or natural external factors, climate change and variability can directly and…
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Publication snapshot of 2020
We have produced over 60 new publications covering a wide range of Malaria Consortium’s activities this year. From advocacy briefs to capacity and position statements, these are just a small…
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How mosquitoes adapt to, and are shaped by, human interventions: A niche construction perspective
Leaving our mark Humans have been called the greatest modern ecosystem engineers, regularly constructing, adapting and even destroying habitats to build their homes. Like many organisms, we seek to…
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Floods in Uganda underline the need for climate resilience
Kachanga is a small settlement on the Ugandan banks of Lake Victoria. It is populated by fishermen and their families for whom the lake provides their livelihood. But in May, following huge…