Climate Change Drives Surge in Mosquito-Borne Diseases Across Europe

Rising temperatures enable invasive species to spread, increasing dengue and West Nile virus cases.

Dengue fever cases in Europe have significantly increased, with 130 locally acquired cases in 2023 compared to 71 in 2022.
The Asian tiger mosquito, known for spreading dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, has established populations in 13 EU countries.
Climate change is creating favorable conditions for mosquito populations to expand into new regions.
Imported dengue cases in Europe rose from 1,572 in 2022 to 4,900 in 2023, the highest since monitoring began in 2008.
Authorities recommend removing stagnant water and using mosquito repellents to mitigate the spread of diseases.