Policy Brief: Mitigating Dengue in a Warming World
Strategies Against Dengue Outbreaks
The study is the first nationwide analysis of the impact of climate-induced temperature changes on dengue incidence in the Philippines. It provides a nuanced understanding of the intertwined relationship between dengue and rising temperatures worsened by climate change, and the socio-economic factors that affect it.
The full study can be found on PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases:
https://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0011700&type=printable
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Promoting the safety of reusables to protect human and environmental health
The Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health joins experts from all over the world in supporting Greenpeace’s statement regarding the safety of reusables during COVID-19.
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Toxic Truths Unveiled: ACRI and EcoWaste Coalition’s seminar on Day-to-Day Chemical Hazards
Together with EcoWaste Coalition, the ASMPH Center for Research and Innovation (ACRI) organized a seminar on the health risks of hazardous chemical wastes last 5 December 2023 (Tuesday) at the Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH), ASMPH. Facilitated by Mr. Manny Calonzo, an environmental advocate from EcoWaste Coalition, the activity was attended by at least 60 participants from various community-based organizations in Cavite, Tondo, Malabon, and Caloocan.