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- 1Scientists seek new methods to fight mosquitoes as climate warms▼Scientists explore new ways to target mosquitoes as warming climate expands threat
Scientists are developing new ways to control mosquitoes, the animal that kills more people than any other on Earth. As the climate warms, mosquito seasons are growing longer, giving the insects more time to spread dangerous diseases such as malaria and dengue. Reports highlight how extended warm periods are expanding the threat to new regions and prompting research into novel control methods.
- 2Mosquito-borne disease rises as climate change bites▼Addressing mosquito-borne disease trends as climate change bites
Health experts are examining how warming temperatures are changing trends in mosquito-borne diseases. As climates shift, mosquitoes are spreading into new regions and extending their breeding seasons, raising concerns about outbreaks of diseases such as dengue and malaria. Public health specialists are urging better surveillance, prevention and adaptation measures to cope with the growing threat.
- 3U.S. ends health aid to Zimbabwe after 'America First' deal spurned▼U.S. ends health aid to Zimbabwe after ‘America First’ deal is spurned
The United States has cut off health assistance to Zimbabwe after the country declined to accept a deal framed around the 'America First' agenda. The move threatens funding for HIV, malaria and other health programmes that millions of Zimbabweans rely on. The Washington Post reported the decision, which is drawing criticism from aid groups who warn vulnerable patients will suffer the consequences of the stalled agreement.
- 4US to end all health funding to Zimbabwe this month▼A data-sharing clause derailed US-Zimbabwe health talks. Now all funding ends this month
Talks between the United States and Zimbabwe over health funding collapsed after the US insisted on a data-sharing clause that Zimbabwe rejected. With no agreement reached, all American health funding to the country is set to end this month, raising concerns about the impact on HIV, malaria and other health programmes that have long depended on US support.