Affiliation:
1. Laboratoire de Lutte contre les Maladies Infectieuses, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy Cadi Ayyad University Marrakech Morocco
2. Laboratory of Bacteriology‐Virology Avicienne Hospital Military Marrakech Morocco
3. Laboratoire de Microbiologie‐Virologie de l'Hôpital Ar‐Razi Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed VI Marrakech Morocco
Abstract
AbstractBACKGROUNDThe potential reappearance and/or expansion of vector‐borne diseases is one of the terrifying issues awaiting humanity in the context of climate change. The presence of competent Anopheles vectors, as well as suitable environmental circumstances, may result in the re‐emergence of autochthonous Malaria, after years of absence. In Morocco, international travel and migration movements from Malaria‐endemic areas have recently increased the number of imported cases, raising awareness of Malaria's possible reintroduction. Using machine learning we developed model predictions, under current and future (2050) climate, for the prospective distribution of Anopheles claviger, Anopheles labranchiae, Anopheles multicolor, and Anopheles sergentii implicated or incriminated in Malaria transmission.RESULTSAll modelled species are expected to find suitable habitats and have the potential to become established in the northern and central parts of the country, under present‐day conditions. Distinct changes in the distributions of the four mosquitoes are to be expected under climate change. Even under the most optimistic scenario, all investigated species are likely to acquire new habitats that are now unsuitable, placing further populations in danger. We also observed a northward and altitudinal shift in their distribution towards higher altitudes.CONCLUSIONClimate change is expected to expand the potential range of malaria vectors in Morocco. Our maps and predictions offer a way to intelligently focus efforts on surveillance and control programmes. To reduce the threat of human infection, it is crucial for public health authorities, entomological surveillance teams, and control initiatives to collaborate and intensify their actions, continuously monitoring areas at risk. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
Subject
Insect Science,Agronomy and Crop Science,General Medicine
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