Climate change might enhance the unfold of mosquito-borne illnesses in Europe, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) mentioned Thursday.
The ECDC’s newest report reveals that rising temperatures, elevated flooding and extended summers have led to a major growth within the breeding capabilities of the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) and the yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti) inside the continent.
The geographical vary of those invasive mosquito species has expanded quickly lately, affecting areas that had been beforehand untouched within the EU and European Economic Area (EU/EEA).
ECDC Director Andrea Ammon expressed concern over this growth.
“If this pattern persists, we will count on a surge in instances and doubtlessly fatalities from illnesses similar to dengue, chikungunya and West Nile fever.
“It is crucial to intensify efforts aimed at controlling mosquito populations, strengthening surveillance and promoting personal protective measures,” she added.
In 2013, the Aedes albopictus mosquito was established in eight EU/EEA nations, with 114 areas being affected.
Now in 2023, the mosquito has been noticed in 13 nations and 337 areas.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
