Uganda: Strengthening Uganda's Defences Against Climate-Driven Disease Through Data and Partnerships

Uganda: Strengthening Uganda's Defences Against Climate-Driven Disease Through Data and Partnerships

In Uganda, a big question looms: How can the country stay ahead of mosquito-borne disease outbreaks driven by climatic events? The country is already feeling the pressure of climate shocks such as floods, landslides and temperature variabilities, which change mosquito breeding and pathogen development, raising the risk of diseases such as malaria, yellow fever and Rift Valley fever.