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“Many diseases including malaria, dengue, meningitis - just a few examples - these are what we call climate-sensitive diseases, because such climate dimensions for rainfall, humidity and temperature would influence the epidemics, the outbreaks, either directly influencing the parasites or the mosquitoes that carry them.”

Quote by Margaret Chan

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Margaret Chan is a renowned medical expert born in 1947. She has a strong background in public health and served as the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). Under her leadership, the WHO played a significant role in global public health matters. more

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