Hey there, amigos! Did you hear what's happening in Peru? 😮 Dengue fever deaths have more than tripled this year! The culprit? An explosion in mosquito populations, and experts are pointing fingers at climate change. 🌍🔥
The situation is especially tough for poorer communities who are feeling the sting the most. In response, President Dina Boluarte's government has kicked into high gear. This week, they've put in place an emergency decree to pump more resources into fighting this outbreak. 💪🏥
Climate change isn't just about melting ice caps—it's affecting people right now by changing how diseases spread. It's a wake-up call for all of us to pay attention and take action! ⏰
Stay safe out there, and don't forget to protect yourself from those pesky mosquitoes! 🦟✨
Reference(s):
Peru's dengue deaths triple as climate change ups mosquito population
cgtn.com
