Background: Climate change has significantly influenced the transmission dynamics of vector-borne diseases (VBDs), posing a serious threat to global public health. This narrative review aims to explore the impact of climate change on vector ecology, the role of medical education in enhancing healthcare system preparedness, and the effectiveness of innovative vector control strategies within the framework of environmental health management.
Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across major scientific databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Relevant peer-reviewed articles, policy reports, and technical guidelines were analyzed to assess the relationship between climate change, medical education, and vector control. Inclusion criteria focused on studies addressing climate-sensitive vector control strategies and capacity-building initiatives in healthcare systems.
Results: The findings revealed that climate change has expanded the geographical distribution and increased the reproductive capacity of key vectors such as Aedes aegypti and Anopheles mosquitoes. Medical education programs integrating climate science and vector biology have enhanced diagnostic accuracy and disease surveillance. Additionally, innovative vector control technologies, including microbial-based interventions and genetic modification strategies, have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing vector populations.
Conclusion: Addressing climate-sensitive VBDs requires an integrated approach that combines medical education, advanced vector control technologies, and sustainable environmental health management strategies to enhance healthcare system resilience and reduce disease transmission.