Summary:
- Extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, floods, and droughts, can increase the risk and spread of infectious diseases.
- These weather events can disrupt ecosystems, forcing animals and pathogens to move to new areas, potentially coming into contact with humans and leading to the emergence of new diseases.
- Extreme weather can also weaken human immune systems, making people more susceptible to infections, and can damage infrastructure, limiting access to healthcare and sanitation, further increasing disease transmission.