Hi all! My name is Holly Guinan. I am currently a Senior at Lehigh University studying Biology and Health, Medicine, and Society. This blog is for my creative project for my Infections and Inequalities class where we study TB, HIV/AIDS, and malaria with an emphasis on Sub-Saharan Africa. While the rest of my website has […]
Month: December 2021
Anticipated Spread in Africa 2011-2100
“The mapping shows how the population in Africa exposed to malaria could sharply increase after 2040. LIS-MAL is a refined model created with the JRC’s contribution on water dynamics. Tanser is a rainfall-based model.” This new study uses more intricate modelling. It incorporates factors such as the evaporation of water, its infiltration into the ground, […]
New Malaria Mosquito Emerges in African Cities
“A mosquito species which was until recently unseen on the African continent is now common in cities in Ethiopia, research shows, with worrying consequences for malaria infections. The mosquito, Anopheles stephensi, is the main malaria mosquito in India and was first detected in Africa only a few years ago. As well as Ethiopian cities, the insect species since been found in urban […]
Ending Malaria Needs to Focus on Poverty: Quick Fixes Won’t Cut It
“In the light of this, the plausible way for Africa to eliminate malaria will be to locate the fight against malaria within the broader economic development agenda. This will require national governments to stop pursuing quick fix solutions that address the symptoms. Policies that tackle the underlying causes of malaria transmission must be adopted.” “Since […]
How Environmental Damage can Lead to New Diseases
“One probable reason for the increase in pathogens is that felling trees increases contact between humans and disease-carrying animals. Scientists found a correlation between the loss of forests in west and central Africa and outbreaks of Ebola between 2004 and 2014. The Ebola virus is thought to be transmitted by infected bats and primates, although […]
Opposing Observations and the Political-Economy of Malaria Vulnerability
“Malaria is a parasitic infection that remains a leading threat to health and development in many communities, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Bududa, Uganda, malaria represents a key threat to health and well-being. However, whether or not malaria rates are improving in the district over time represents a conundrum. By using structural fieldwork and drawing […]