The alarm of doctors: "in Italy the risk of climate-related infections is growing"

"In Italy there is an increased risk and increased aggressiveness of climate-related infectious diseases and in particular those caused by vectors such as mosquitoes, such as malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya fever, West Nile fever". This was stated by the Italian Society of Hygiene which, on the occasion of World Environment Day, scheduled for June 5, launches an appeal for national and local governments in light of environmental 'threats' to exploit the skills of highly qualified professionals, adopting a multidisciplinary and interprofessional approach in a One Health perspective. "Hygienists - they specify - with their skills can play a fundamental role in this challenge".
"It is essential to invest in infrastructure, in the cleaning of waterways and in the restructuring of the water network, to reduce the risks of flooding - says Roberta Siliquini, president of Siti - These interventions prevent the accumulation of debris and promote a flow of natural water, protecting communities from flooding. It is important that local and national governments leverage the expertise of highly qualified professionals, adopting a multidisciplinary and interprofessional approach in a One Health perspective. This allows you to obtain valuable information to reduce the damage caused by environmental catastrophes. Hygienists, with their specific skills, can play a critical role in this challenge, working in preventing environmental damage and protecting communities from the negative effects of natural disasters." Siti is engaged with a working group on the theme of Environment and Health, whose commitment will culminate with a national day dedicated to environmental and health issues that will be addressed at a conference on June 9 in Reggio Emilia at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.