article · PLoS neglected tropical diseases

Modeling the potential distribution of Wesselsbron, Sindbis, and Middelburg viruses and their vectors in Africa under future climatic and land-use changes

Maureen Nabatanzi
Teddy A. M. Tindyebwa
Sandra Junglen
Peter Ziribagwa Sabakaki
Lydia Nakiire
Anthony M. Nsubuga
Selina Laura Graff
Innocent B. Rwego
Kigai E. E. Bigala
Julius J. Lutwama
Lisa Biber‐Freudenberger

2026Open accessMakerere University

Abstract

Our study describes how ecological changes are shaping current and future ecological risk of neglected arboviral diseases in Africa and provides spatial maps to aid intersectoral targeted surveillance and vector control as part of early-warning systems.

Research topics

Mosquito-borne diseases and control
Zoonotic diseases and public health
Species Distribution and Climate Change

Sustainable Development Goals

13Climate Action

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0014072

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