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Malaria Has Been Eliminated In Europe (qz.com)
An anonymous reader writes: Quartz reports that "Malaria cases in Europe have dropped from a peak of over 90,000 in 1995 to zero in 2015, according to the World Health Organization," who calls the "extraordinary but fragile" achievement a step towards eliminating malaria everywhere. Nine European countries had reported malaria cases, but agreed to focus their efforts on a full elimination of the mosquito-borne disease. "The WHO attributes success to improved surveillance systems, better mosquito control, and greater collaboration across borders," reports Quartz, noting it now provides a blueprint for other countries fighting the disease -- and a boost in morale.
Moreover, Russia participates in the Eurovision Song Contest.
I agree. A warmer climate will bring more malaria to Europe. As will a colder climate. We aren't sure if climate change means more warming or cooling, but either way it will bring more malaria. That is how climate change works.
Okay how's this:
"World's deadliest tropical disease eliminated from entirely non-tropical continent. Scientists claim victory."
Moreover, Russia participates in the Eurovision Song Contest.
I heard somewhere that Australia was going to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest this year, and Israel has won the thing once so that is really not a criteria.
Tajikistan borders on Afghanistan and China - along with some other post-Soviet states - so including it under Europe is just a tiny bit misleading. Most of Turkey is also in Asia.
Mielipiteet omiani - Opinions personal, facts suspect.