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Malaria monitoring in Ethiopia. Bonnie Gillespie/Voices for a Malaria Free Future

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Finding Innovative Ways to Combat Malaria

As a PAHO-WHO Collaborating Centre, the IRI has long provided countries the technical support needed to develop early warning systems for malaria and other climate sensitive diseases. IRI's diverse set of experts demonstrates ways in which climate information, such as historic variability, real-time monitoring and seasonal forecasting, can improve decision making in health and other sectors.

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IRI forecasts heavy rains to fall in the coming days on Myanmar's Irrawaddy delta, the area hardest hit by Cyclone Nargis. This development could be the "worst scenario imaginable" for survivors, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. more»

Journalists from South Korea visit IRI to learn about climate risk management.

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