Predictive modelling, surveillance and risk mapping, early warning systems, and anticipatory action (AA) such as pre-positioned resources are all important means for preventing vector-borne diseases.
The vector-borne diseases identified as key to address through AA are malaria and dengue, particularly due to their climate sensitivity and projected increase in a warming climate.
This publication excerpt provides evidence around health outcomes of AA for vector-borne disease, along with examples of AA currently happening in the Philippines and Colombia using the 4Ms (Model, Mandate, Method, Means) framework.
This is one of five case studies from the report, Landscape of Anticipatory Action for Health in a Changing Climate. Other topic areas covered are:
