Mosquito experts say cuts in aid will lead to collapse of crucial surveillance and control in endemic countries
Climate change could make the UK vulnerable to insect-transmitted tropical diseases that were previously only found in hot countries, scientists have warned, urging ministers to redouble efforts to contain their spread abroad.
Leading mosquito experts said the government’s cuts to international aid would lead to a collapse in crucial surveillance, control and treatment programmes in endemic countries, leading to more deaths.
Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/may/23/climate-change-could-bring-insect-borne-tropical-diseases-to-uk-scientists-warn
Author : Anna Bawden Health and social affairs correspondent
Publish date : 2025-05-23 11:38:00
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
