"Malaria on the Rise: Climate Change Fuels Spread"

Rising temperatures and extreme weather events caused by climate change are increasing the risk of malaria transmission, potentially putting over 5 billion people at risk by 2040, according to a Washington Post analysis. The analysis reveals that longer transmission seasons, migration of malaria-carrying mosquitoes to new areas, and demographic growth are contributing to the spread of the disease. Sub-Saharan Africa is particularly vulnerable, with some regions experiencing year-round transmission. The United States could also see longer transmission seasons in the South due to warming temperatures and increased rainfall. Efforts to combat malaria are being challenged by climate change, as rising temperatures and disrupted rainfall patterns create favorable conditions for mosquitoes to breed and spread the disease.