ArticleInfection ecology & epidemiology2025
Climate change and contagion: the emerging threat of zoonotic diseases in Africa.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- Exploring the Potential Contribution of Climate-Informed Research to Future Ebola Preparedness in Central Africa.Viruses · 2026Review
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- Scoping review of knowledge, attitudes, and practices to zoonotic diseases among abattoir workers and residents in proximity to abattoirs in low-middle income countries.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2026Article
- Cultural practices, wildlife trade dynamics, and climate-migration interactions: an integrated one health approach to reducing zoonotic spillover risks in Africa.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Review
- Climate Change and the Rise of Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases in Africa: A Literature Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Review
- Parasites and Parasitic Diseases in Small Animals.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- Roles played by Locally Elected Representatives in Facilitating Multi-Sectoral Action for Health: Evidence from Kerala, India.Annals of global health · 2025Article
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Abstract
This article investigates the escalating occurrence of zoonotic diseases in Africa, attributing their spread to climate change and human activities. Africa's unique combination of biodiversity, reliance on animal husbandry, and swift urbanization heightens its susceptibility. Climate change disrupts ecosystems and animal habitats, intensifying human-wildlife interactions. Urbanization, inadequate sanitation, and insufficient healthcare infrastructure further facilitate disease spread. Climate-induced displacement adds another layer of complexity. Mitigation strategies include improving surveillance systems, fostering early detection via point-of-care diagnostics and digital contact tracing, and investing in vaccines and therapeutics. Our purpose of this is to advocate for sustainable land use, robust community-level public health systems, international cooperation, and resource-sharing. We also emphasize the need for effective vector-control policies, dedicated research funding, and annual awareness, vaccination, and early detection campaigns in endemic regions.
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