The strength of diversity: The risks from malaria, dengue and chikungunya diseases are ignored because of Covid-19

Vector-borne diseases — including malaria, dengue and chikungunya — cost India nearly $3 billion to $4 billion every year.

The impact of such diseases could increase the burden on a recessionary economy if essential actions like individual protection measures are not taken into consideration.

The importance of essential measures like wearing clothes that minimise skin exposure, and using mosquito repellents is all the more important with authorities already being stretched thin.


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