As the global climate continues to change, the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses like malaria is becoming a growing concern. The primary reason for the spread of malaria is the changing climate, which has created more favorable conditions for mosquitoes to thrive. “Efforts to fight malaria are at this crossroads and have been seriously challenged by climate change,” says Sherwin Charles, co-founder of organization Goodbye Malaria. Climate change has introduced new factors that complicate the fight against malaria, making it more difficult to control and prevent the disease. The R21/Matrix-M vaccine requires four doses, starting when the child is five months old and ending when they are two.

Source: Washington Post October 29, 2023 10:17 UTC