Climate Change Fuels Surge in Mosquito-Borne Diseases Across Europe, ECDC Warns British Tourists

June 12, 2024
Climate Change Fuels Surge in Mosquito-Borne Diseases Across Europe, ECDC Warns British Tourists
  • The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has warned British holidaymakers about the growing threat of mosquito-borne diseases in Europe.

  • Diseases of concern include dengue fever and West Nile virus.

  • The rise in cases is linked to climate change, which creates ideal conditions for invasive mosquito species such as the tiger mosquito.

  • There has been a surge in imported cases of dengue in France, particularly from the French Caribbean islands.

  • The ECDC emphasizes the importance of preventive measures like using mosquito nets and insecticides.

  • Coordinated efforts are necessary to control the increasing threat of mosquito-borne diseases in Europe.

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