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That warm buzzy feeling: malaria and climate change

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Climate Change and Malaria: A Growing Threat

This chapter explores the alarming connection between climate change and the resurgence of malaria in Africa, detailing how rising temperatures and extreme weather are facilitating the disease's spread. It features expert insights on the implications for vulnerable populations and discusses innovative prevention methods, including new vaccines and mosquito control techniques. The chapter emphasizes the urgent need for collaborative health strategies and improved access to testing and treatment to combat this pressing public health challenge.

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