UCAR Weather Forecasts Aim to Reduce African Meningitis Epidemics
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - 13:35
in Earth & Climate
The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research will provide long-term weather forecasts to medical officials in Africa to help reduce outbreaks of meningitis. The forecasts will enable local health providers to target vaccination programs more effectively for this deadly disease, which is correlated with dry and dusty conditions.