Warmer, wetter environments are accelerating the spread of vector-borne diseases and zoonoses.
The escalating crisis of climate change is no longer just an environmental concern; it has evolved into a profound public health emergency.
As global temperatures shift, the direct impacts on the human body are becoming increasingly visible.
Communities are facing a dual threat from rising heat-related illnesses and a spike in respiratory conditions, driven by worsening air quality and changing weather patterns.
Beyond the immediate physical toll of extreme weather events -- which bring injury and higher mortality rates -- the changing climate is altering disease transmission.
Warmer, wetter environments are accelerating the spread of vector-borne diseases and zoonoses. Simultaneously, compromised water systems and agricultural instability are driving up cases of water-borne illnesses, malnutrition, and foodborne diseases.