The impact of climate change on malaria in coastal Ghana
Abstract
In coastal cities of Ghana, malaria prevalence is affected by climate related factors such as flooding and a warmer climate. Environmental conditions are critical in malaria transmission, with mosquitoes adapting to breed in non-traditional locations, such as blocked surface drains. Community and institutional involvement in clearing the environment of potential mosquito breeding sites, coupled with health education and improved malaria control programs, are critical for reducing malaria incidence. Between 2020 and 2080, it is anticipated that the peak malaria transmission season (May-July) will shift by around 1-2 months due to a corresponding shift in the peak rainfall patterns. In the long term (2020-2080), however, it is projected that malaria disease prevalence will decrease with reduced rainfall and temperatures above 350C, conditions which make breeding difficult for mosquitoes that transmit malaria.
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Amekudzi, L. K., Codjoe, S. N. A., Sah, N. A., & Appiah, M. (2014). The impact of climate change on malaria in coastal Ghana [Policy brief]. International Development Research Centre, Canada. WRENmedia.
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Amekudzi, L. K. et al. (2014) The impact of climate change on malaria in coastal Ghana. International Development Research Centre, Canada. WRENmedia..
BibTeX
@techreport{amekudzi2014impact,
author = {Amekudzi, L.K. and Codjoe, S.N.A. and Sah, N.A. and Appiah, M.},
title = {The impact of climate change on malaria in coastal Ghana},
institution = {International Development Research Centre, Canada. WRENmedia.},
year = {2014},
publisher = {International Development Research Centre, Canada. WRENmedia.}
}