Warning for Irish holidaymakers due to spread of mosquitos carrying various diseases
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has warned that rising temperatures and increased travel are facilitating the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile, dengue, and chikungunya in Europe. Health officials are urging governments and individuals to take preventative measures.
Why it matters
The expansion of these diseases into new regions poses a significant public health challenge for European nations and travelers.
Italy and France face growing risks from mosquito borne-diseases. File picture
Mosquitos carrying high-risk diseases are spreading across Europe due to soaring temperatures and a rise in people travelling, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has warned.
Popular holiday destinations including Italy and France face growing risks from the mosquito borne-diseases as the health body called on all European governments to improve efforts to control the pests.
The ECDC warned: “Changing environmental conditions and growing travel and trade create favourable conditions for importation and spread.”
Six regions in Europe have reported locally acquired cases of West Nile virus for the first time. It can cause flu-like symptoms including fever and lead to further severe illness.
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