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Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Declare climate crisis a global public health emergency, experts tell WHO

Declaring climate change a WHO global public health emergency is urged to enable coordinated international action and prevent millions of additional deaths.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Santa Clara County to treat for mosquitos Wednesday in Palo Alto flood basin

Aerial treatment using hormone regulators and microbes will reduce winter salt marsh mosquito populations over the Palo Alto flood basin to protect nearby communities.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Yellow fever and dengue cases surge in South America as climate crisis fuels health issues

Climate change is expanding the range and impact of mosquito-borne diseases like yellow fever and dengue, causing major surges in cases and deaths.
fromMail Online
7 months ago

Warning that THREE tropical diseases are heading to Britain

Scientists have issued an urgent warning after mosquitoes capable of spreading three deadly tropical diseases were detected in Britain for the first time. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has discovered eggs belonging to both the Egyptian mosquito (Aedes aegypti) and the tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus). Worryingly, these species are capable of carrying diseases including dengue fever, chikungunya and Zika viruses.
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