Sharon Brunt’s Post

A newly released report by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has highlighted the growing risk posed to the UK by mosquito-borne diseases such as #dengue fever and #chikungunya, driven by our changing climate over the coming decades.   At Arctech Innovation, we have also observed this emerging threat through our own research, with our CEO and Co-Founder, Professor James Logan, commenting: “The climate crisis is also a health crisis. Rising temperatures, greater rainfall, as well as the impact of globalization, means invasive species such as Aedes albopictus are spreading northwards and will reach countries such as the UK. More frequent dengue outbreaks in Europe is just one example of this. Unfortunately, it is a question of when, not if, local cases of mosquito-borne disease will occur in the UK in the future. Now is the time to act and prepare by predicting, preventing and controlling emerging vector-borne disease threats in our changing climate.”   Rapid, early detection tools for diseases are at the core of Arctech Innovation’s mission, and we believe our real-time, odour-sensing diagnostic devices and data-driven pest control technologies will play a crucial role in supporting health systems to spot and deal with these new threats quickly. https://lnkd.in/ef5nj57z

Climate Alert: UK Faces Potential Mosquito-Borne Disease Threat by 2040s UK Health Officials warn of mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, possibly reaching the UK by the 2040s and 2050s due to climate change. According to BBC news’ the report, based on a worst-case scenario with high emissions and a 4C temperature rise by 2100, emphasises the need for swift action to mitigate climate change's health impacts. The report urges significant cuts to greenhouse gas emissions to avert the worst consequences, also projecting increased heat-related deaths, flooding, and other health risks. Experts emphasise the need for targeted interventions and adaptations to protect vulnerable populations. Read more: https://okt.to/n4sceL #ClimateChange #HealthRisk #BBCinsights

Climate Alert: UK Faces Potential Mosquito-Borne Disease Threat by 2040s UK Health Officials warn of mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, possibly reaching the UK by the 2040s and 2050s due to climate change. According to BBC news’ the report, based on a worst-case scenario with high emissions and a 4C temperature rise by 2100, emphasises the need for swift action to mitigate climate change's health impacts. The report urges significant cuts to greenhouse gas emissions to avert the worst consequences, also projecting increased heat-related deaths, flooding, and other health risks. Experts emphasise the need for targeted interventions and adaptations to protect vulnerable populations. Read more: https://okt.to/PrIg5O #ClimateChange #HealthRisk #BBCinsights

Climate Alert: UK Faces Potential Mosquito-Borne Disease Threat by 2040s UK Health Officials warn of mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, possibly reaching the UK by the 2040s and 2050s due to climate change. According to BBC news’ the report, based on a worst-case scenario with high emissions and a 4C temperature rise by 2100, emphasises the need for swift action to mitigate climate change's health impacts. The report urges significant cuts to greenhouse gas emissions to avert the worst consequences, also projecting increased heat-related deaths, flooding, and other health risks. Experts emphasise the need for targeted interventions and adaptations to protect vulnerable populations. Read more via this link: https://okt.to/0JzQWi #ClimateChange #HealthRisk #BBCinsights

Climate Alert: UK Faces Potential Mosquito-Borne Disease Threat by 2040s UK Health Officials warn of mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, possibly reaching the UK by the 2040s and 2050s due to climate change. According to BBC news’ the report, based on a worst-case scenario with high emissions and a 4C temperature rise by 2100, emphasises the need for swift action to mitigate climate change's health impacts. The report urges significant cuts to greenhouse gas emissions to avert the worst consequences, also projecting increased heat-related deaths, flooding, and other health risks. Experts emphasise the need for targeted interventions and adaptations to protect vulnerable populations. Read more: https://okt.to/IDb1rC #ClimateChange #HealthRisk #BBCinsights

Climate Alert: UK Faces Potential Mosquito-Borne Disease Threat by 2040s UK Health Officials warn of mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, possibly reaching the UK by the 2040s and 2050s due to climate change. According to BBC news’ the report, based on a worst-case scenario with high emissions and a 4C temperature rise by 2100, emphasises the need for swift action to mitigate climate change's health impacts. The report urges significant cuts to greenhouse gas emissions to avert the worst consequences, also projecting increased heat-related deaths, flooding, and other health risks. Experts emphasise the need for targeted interventions and adaptations to protect vulnerable populations. Read more: https://okt.to/UCVnJZ #ClimateChange #HealthRisk #BBCinsights

Climate Alert: UK Faces Potential Mosquito-Borne Disease Threat by 2040s UK Health Officials warn of mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, possibly reaching the UK by the 2040s and 2050s due to climate change. According to BBC news’ the report, based on a worst-case scenario with high emissions and a 4C temperature rise by 2100, emphasises the need for swift action to mitigate climate change's health impacts. The report urges significant cuts to greenhouse gas emissions to avert the worst consequences, also projecting increased heat-related deaths, flooding, and other health risks. Experts emphasise the need for targeted interventions and adaptations to protect vulnerable populations. Read more: https://okt.to/5qbi8a #ClimateChange #HealthRisk #BBCinsights

Climate Alert: UK Faces Potential Mosquito-Borne Disease Threat by 2040s UK Health Officials warn of mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, possibly reaching the UK by the 2040s and 2050s due to climate change. According to BBC news’ the report, based on a worst-case scenario with high emissions and a 4C temperature rise by 2100, emphasises the need for swift action to mitigate climate change's health impacts. The report urges significant cuts to greenhouse gas emissions to avert the worst consequences, also projecting increased heat-related deaths, flooding, and other health risks. Experts emphasise the need for targeted interventions and adaptations to protect vulnerable populations. Read more: https://okt.to/vQMWXb #ClimateChange #HealthRisk #BBCinsights

Climate Alert: UK Faces Potential Mosquito-Borne Disease Threat by 2040s UK Health Officials warn of mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, possibly reaching the UK by the 2040s and 2050s due to climate change. According to BBC news’ the report, based on a worst-case scenario with high emissions and a 4C temperature rise by 2100, emphasises the need for swift action to mitigate climate change's health impacts. The report urges significant cuts to greenhouse gas emissions to avert the worst consequences, also projecting increased heat-related deaths, flooding, and other health risks. Experts emphasise the need for targeted interventions and adaptations to protect vulnerable populations. Read more: https://okt.to/IXVrAx #ClimateChange #HealthRisk #BBCinsights

Climate Alert: UK Faces Potential Mosquito-Borne Disease Threat by 2040s UK Health Officials warn of mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, possibly reaching the UK by the 2040s and 2050s due to climate change. According to BBC news’ the report, based on a worst-case scenario with high emissions and a 4C temperature rise by 2100, emphasises the need for swift action to mitigate climate change's health impacts. The report urges significant cuts to greenhouse gas emissions to avert the worst consequences, also projecting increased heat-related deaths, flooding, and other health risks. Experts emphasise the need for targeted interventions and adaptations to protect vulnerable populations. Read more: https://okt.to/rpxDIG #ClimateChange #HealthRisk #BBCinsights