The serial killer that has moved into Tanzania’s idyllic highlands

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The serial killer that has moved into Tanzania’s idyllic highlands

Malaria infection rates - and temperatures- are on the rise in parts of Africa. Many researchers point to climate change. Others are not sure. When some blame global warming, others state that climate change impact on malaria is overstated, highlighting that factors like extensive clearing of forests for crop cultivation, building houses, roads and logging lead to increased temperatures and therefore Malaria. Dr Andrew Githeko of the Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) has developed an early warning system for Malaria.

For more on how specialists are searching for solutions, click on this week’s Mail & Guardian article supported by the Southern Africa Trust.


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