A dozen deadly diseases ‘spreading due to climate change’: Experts

According to the scientists, the deadly dozen diseases are lethal to both humans and wildlife — and the latter could actually give an early warning of the approach of diseases and thereby help save millions of people.

In fact, they have also called for wildlife monitoring systems to be set up around the world just to watch for signs of the diseases among animals before they spread and kill the humans, ‘The Times’ reported.

“What we are calling for today is a comprehensive approach to disease globally. Our vision is a comprehensive monitoring network to watch the health of wildlife across the globe,” William Karesh of WCS was quoted as saying.

Added co-scientist Kristina Smith of WCS: “We are starting to see trends where disease is affected by climate.

We have a flashing warning sign. Wildlife can be our early warning system.” Among the trials that have already proved the success of the idea is a network of hunters and other locals who use the forests of the Republic of Congo.

By reporting on sightings of gorillas and chimpanzees that have died from outbreaks of ebola they have prevented any human outbreaks of the deadly disease in northern parts of the country for three years.