2017
DOI: 10.1186/s40249-017-0378-z
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Support for research towards understanding the population health vulnerabilities to vector-borne diseases: increasing resilience under climate change conditions in Africa

Abstract: BackgroundDiseases transmitted to humans by vectors account for 17% of all infectious diseases and remain significant public health problems. Through the years, great strides have been taken towards combatting vector-borne diseases (VBDs), most notably through large scale and coordinated control programmes, which have contributed to the decline of the global mortality attributed to VBDs. However, with environmental changes, including climate change, the impact on VBDs is anticipated to be significant, in terms… Show more

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“…Although many infectious diseases of humans are climate sensitive – those that are transmitted by arthropod (insect and tick) and snail vectors are particular important in lower and middle income countries [ 4 ]. They are therefore prioritized by the Tropical Disease Research [ 5 ] initiative of the World Health Organization and partners [ 5 , 6 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although many infectious diseases of humans are climate sensitive – those that are transmitted by arthropod (insect and tick) and snail vectors are particular important in lower and middle income countries [ 4 ]. They are therefore prioritized by the Tropical Disease Research [ 5 ] initiative of the World Health Organization and partners [ 5 , 6 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Vector‐borne diseases account for approximately 17% of all infectious diseases and continue to be a significant public health problem, particularly in Africa, where the climate is highly favorable for the transmission of these pathogens . Long‐term trends in warming are predicted to have the greatest negative impact in the highland regions of Eastern and Southern Africa, where moderate temperatures have thus far been relatively unfavorable for tropical pathogens and their vectors …”
Section: Climate Change and Infectious Diseasesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Preparing for and addressing the myriad health consequences of climate change in Africa require increased funding for research . Less than 10% of papers related to health and climate change that were published in 2017 focused on Africa specifically .…”
Section: Development Versus Environmental Conservation and The Path Fmentioning
confidence: 99%
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