According to an expert, the breeding season of the mosquito has been prolonged by the earths warming and changes in the climate pattern. They noted that these factors are helping the deadly bug expand its range and emerge in locations where mosquito counts had previously fallen. Mr. Avijit Das, Reckitt Benckisers R&D Director, Global Pest Control Innovation, noted that mosquito-borne illnesses are already common in Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, but they are re-establishing in populations in places such as Europe.

Mr. Das noted that amidst the rise in temperature and changes in environmental conditions, mosquito-borne diseases will travel to more locations. He explained that if mosquito season in India previously lasted for five months, in the next ten years, the season will increase to six months or even seven months.

Climate change, according to Dr. Katie Anders, an epidemiologist, and head of impact assessment at the World Mosquito Programme (WMP), "increases the risk of mosquito-borne diseases in less obvious ways." As per the data from the Early Warning System for Mosquito-Borne Diseases (EYWA), malaria cases have surged by 62% in Europe, while dengue, Zika, and chikungunya infections have increased by 700%. EYWA is a prototype system that solves a key public health need for mosquito-borne illness prevention and protection.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) experts underline the urgent need to re-evaluate the tools available and how they can be utilized across illnesses to guarantee quick response, evidence-based practice, equipped and educated employees, and community participation. Meanwhile, Mr. Das emphasized that it is critical to regularly monitor shifting patterns in mosquito-borne illnesses to guarantee an effective response. 

(Source: https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/expert-warns-of-heightened-mosquito-borne-disease-risk-due-to-climate-change/99911380?utm_source=Mailer&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=ethealth_news_2023-05-02&dt=2023-05-02 )