Infectious Diseases, Health and Climate Change

Dear Colleagues,

The interplay between climate change, health, and the spread of infectious diseases represents a critical and growing global challenge. This Special Issue aims to explore how changing climatic/environmental conditions (such as rising temperatures, shifting weather patterns, and extreme climatic events) are reshaping the landscape of public health and infectious disease dynamics. By examining these complex relationships, this Special Issue seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the mechanisms through which climate change influences disease outbreaks, transmission patterns, and the overall burden on healthcare systems.

The focus of this Special Issue lies in the multidisciplinary research that addresses the relationship between infectious diseases and climate change, encompassing the biological, environmental, and socio-economic dimensions. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: the impact of climate change/variability on vector-borne, water-borne, food-borne, and zoonotic diseases; the role of extreme weather events in exacerbating disease outbreaks; short- and long-term forecasting of disease scenarios; and the implications for vulnerable populations in both developing and developed worlds.

We invite contributions that leverage diverse methodologies, including epidemiological studies, climate modeling, public health interventions, and policy analyses. Emphasis is placed on actionable insights that can guide mitigation strategies, adaptation measures, and health system preparedness to address climate-driven health risks effectively.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to serve as a platform for cutting-edge research, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and informing stakeholders—including policymakers, healthcare providers, and researchers—on how to navigate the emerging health challenges posed by a changing climate. 

Dr. Bryan Nyawanda
Guest Editor

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