Tropical Diseases
Tropical diseases are diseases that are prevalent in or unique to tropical and subtropical regions. The diseases are less prevalent in temperate climates, due in part to the occurrence of a cold season, which controls the insect population by forcing hibernation. However, many were present in northern Europe and northern America in the 17th and 18th centuries before modern understanding of disease causation. The initial impetus for tropical medicine was to protect the health of colonial settlers, notably in India under the British Raj. Insects such as mosquitoes and flies are by far the most common disease carrier, or vector. …
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Red Cross / Red Crescent Climate Centre · 29 April 2024 English
In countries currently lacking the development of EAPs, such as Eritrea and Sudan, support is recommended for conducting workshops and training on Anticipatory Action for epidemics and the connections between …
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IAI: Istituto Affari Internazionali · 17 April 2024 English
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UNDP: United Nations Development Programme · 16 April 2024 English
The HIV and Health Annual Report showcases the progress made in the face of profound global turbulence at the halfway mark to Agenda 2030. Accelerating action on the Sustainable Development …
for HIV prevention, malaria and neglected tropical diseases, inequitable access remains a major barrier … Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases and the global health non-profit PATH) began …
UNDP: United Nations Development Programme · 15 April 2024 English
As the world races towards 2025, the midpoint of the last decade of SDG action, the need for swift identification of actionable strategies becomes an imperative for policymakers. With a …
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WHO: World Health Organization · 12 April 2024
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WHO: World Health Organization · 1 April 2024 English
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WHO: World Health Organization · 1 April 2024 English
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