Insect-Borne Disease Surge Expected in Andalucia Due to Climate Change: Expert Issues Warning on Malaria, Dengue, and Leishmaniasis
Seville, Spain – Over 100 cases of Malaria were reported in Andalucia last year, as per official figures. The region is facing a potential increase in insect-borne diseases due to rising temperatures caused by climate change. This year, mosquitoes have appeared earlier than usual, attributed to the combination of recent rains and high temperatures. According to data from the Junta, Andalucia recorded a total of 101 malaria cases in 2023, along with 47 cases of …