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Malaria and Climate

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Ezinwa Osuoha, College Ambassador
December 7, 2023
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Climate-driven Malaria: What it Means for Building Resilient Health Systems

The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly severe, and climate-driven health challenges are becoming increasingly prevalent. Malaria is no exception to this trend. A preventable and climate-sensitive disease, malaria is the cause of over 600,000 deaths worldwide every year – 96% of whom live in Africa and 75% of whom are children under 5 … Continued

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Emile Dawisha
June 20, 2023
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WORLD REFUGEE DAY: Sudan’s civil war collides with climate crisis in South Sudan, leaving millions displaced in malaria-endemic region

On World Refugee Day, we reflect on the 108.4 million people worldwide who’ve been displaced by conflict, natural disasters, and other factors. These people face staggering risks – from safety and exploitation to sanitation and malnutrition – on their journey to secure better futures. Among the most deadly, and most overlooked, threats faced by displaced populations … Continued

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Emile Dawisha
April 22, 2023
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EARTH DAY: Climate Shocks in Madagascar Create Hunger Crisis, Fuel Malaria Rates

To commemorate Earth Day, we examine the impact of extreme weather events on malaria, through the perspective of the Madagascar humanitarian crisis.  Madagascar is famous for having some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and lush rainforests. Well-known for its biodiversity, the island nation is home to 5% of the world’s plant and animal species.  … Continued

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United to Beat Malaria
November 10, 2022
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Across Three Countries, Environmental Issues Intersect with Malaria Crises

As world leaders come together this week for the annual UN Climate Change Summit, we’d like to highlight how climate shocks – such as flooding, droughts, and earthquakes – impact the fight against malaria. Specifically, we look at three countries – Haiti, South Sudan, and Madagascar – recovering from extreme weather events. United to Beat … Continued

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Miska Salemann,  United to Beat Malaria
April 22, 2022
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Across Three Countries, Environmental Issues Intersect with Malaria Crises.

Across Three Countries, Environmental Issues Intersect with Malaria Crises. Today, April 22, marks the birth of the modern environmental movement. This year, the theme of Earth Day is “Invest In Our Planet.” United to beat Malaria realizes the importance of building a healthier planet in order to ensure every person has the right to living … Continued

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Jenna Sauber
June 20, 2017
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WHO: Malaria spreading quickly and widely due to climate change

Climate change doesn’t just mean melting ice caps and a longer hurricane season anymore — it’s actually affecting global health.  April 7 is World Health Day, and in celebration of World Health Organization’s 60th anniversary, the organization is releasing its annual report.

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Elizabeth Ivanovich
June 8, 2017
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The connection between climate change and malaria

On September 23, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will convene global leaders from governments, businesses, and non-governmental groups for a Climate Summit to spur action to address the climate challenge.

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