Evaluating the Effectiveness of Control and Awareness Strategies to Reduce the Spread of Infectious Diseases in Climate-Change-Affected Areas of Al-Hodeidah

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of epidemic control measures for infectious diseases, such as vaccination and improved sanitation systems, study lies in providing valuable insights into the correlation between climate change and the outbreak of infectious diseases in Al-Hodeidah. Additionally, it offers recommendations for decision-makers and international organizations working in Yemen’s health sector to enhance intervention strategies in mitigating the risks of infectious disease outbreaks in the governorate.years. This study employs a descriptive-analytical and statistical methodology to identify the correlation between climate change and the spread of infectious diseases. Data on infection and mortality rates were obtained from health reports, while climate data, including temperature increases and rainfall patterns, were analyzed. The study examined the average annual temperature to each decade from 1990 to 2024 and Evaluating the relationship between climatic change and the prevalence of infectious diseases, including cholera, malaria, and dengue fever. correlation factor was calculated to determine the link between climate variables and disease spread. The study concluded that factors such as climate change, poor healthcare infrastructure, water contamination, environmental shifts, armed conflict in Al Hudaydah, and weak surveillance strategies along with inefficiencies in awareness campaigns have significantly contributed to the continued spread of infectious diseases. The study underscores the urgent need to improve disease control strategies, particularly in surveillance and monitoring, in Al Hudaydah Of the spread of infectious diseases requires strengthening healthcare infrastructure, intensifying awareness campaigns, and addressing climate change-related challenges.