Health

Field evaluation of an automated mosquito surveillance system which classifies Aedes and Culex mosquitoes by genus and sex

Field evaluation of an automated mosquito surveillance system which classifies Aedes and Culex mosquitoes by genus and sex
González-Pérez MI et al. – Parasit Vectors. 2024 Mar 1;17(1):97

Mosquito-borne diseases are a major concern for public and veterinary health authorities, highlighting the importance of effective vector surveillance and control programs. Traditional surveillance methods are labor-intensive and do not provide high temporal resolution, which may hinder a full assessment of the risk of mosquito-borne pathogen transmission. Emerging technologies for automated remote mosquito monitoring have the potential to address these limitations; however, few studies have tested the performance of such systems in the field.

DOI: 10.1186/s13071-024-06177

The 2023 report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change: the imperative for a health-centred response in a world facing irreversible harms

Marina Romanello et al. – The Lancet

The Lancet Countdown is an international research collaboration that independently monitors the evolving impacts of climate change on health, and the emerging health opportunities of climate action. In its eighth iteration, this 2023 report draws on the expertise of 114 scientists and health practitioners from 52 research institutions and UN agencies worldwide to provide its most comprehensive assessment yet.

DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(23)01859-7

Adult Aedes albopictus in winter: implications for mosquito surveillance in southern Europe

Daniela Sofie Lührsen et al. – The Lancet Planetary Health

The article highlights the spread of Aedes albopictus in Europe and its increased public health risk as a vector for diseases like dengue and Zika, exacerbated by climate change.

DOI: 10.1016/s2542-5196(23)00170-5

Understanding the climate change impact on health

Peter Hoffmann et al.
Open Access Government July 2023, pp.456-457

Scientists at the Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) help society to prepare for climate change impacts on health in a multi-faceted approach
Health becomes a pressing topic since the pandemic, while climate change and other crisis continue to rise. Therefore, it is important to look at the different impacts in climate change and health for the vulnerable groups.

DOI: 10.56367/OAG-039-9508

Approaching unsafe limits: climate-related health inequities within and beyond Europe

Kim R. van Daalen et al. – The Lancet Regional Health. Europe, Vol 31, Iss , Pp 100683- (2023)

The article from The Lancet Regional Health – Europe presents a new framework to tackle climate-sensitive infectious diseases in Europe. It emphasizes the need for decision-support tools and policy-relevant indicators to track and respond to climate-induced health risks. The framework, developed under the IDAlert project, integrates a One Health approach, connecting human, animal, and environmental health for better disease monitoring, resilience, and preparedness across sectors.

DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2023.100683

West Nile virus eco-epidemiology and climate change

Julian Heidecke; Andrea Lavarello Schettini; Joacim Rocklöv – Crossref

This review explores WNV’s eco-epidemiology, the role of modeling in knowledge generation, and the importance of a One Health approach for better surveillance and policy development.

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pclm.0000129

European projections of West Nile virus transmission under climate change scenarios

Zia Farooq et al. – One Health, Vol 16, Iss , Pp 100509- (2023), 16 February 2023
West Nile virus (WNV) risk in Europe is expected to rise significantly due to climate change. Projections show up to a 5-fold increase in outbreaks by 2040-60, with affected areas growing from 15% to 23-30%, putting up to 244 million people at risk. Western Europe faces the highest risk, driven by climate conditions favorable for WNV transmission, necessitating stronger public health measures.

DOI: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2023.100509