IDAlert is a European project to tackle the spread of infectious diseases in a changing climate
This is an overview of the project in cartoons in 21 pages: https://idalertproject.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IDAlert-book-1.pdf
In this thread some of my favourites!
It's the work of visual storyteller Betje Ton (check her out!: https://www.betje.com/) #BetjeTon
It's #CreativeCommons (BY-NC-ND)
#IDAlert is funded by the #EuropeanUnion
#IDAlert is important because as the climate is changing, some infectious diseases will (re-)emerge and spread.
IDAlert provides methods to monitor and
forecast the risk of climate-sensitive infectious diseases
For governments, health care professionals and individuals
For instance, gathering, processing, and making available data.
That's the work of https://lancetcountdown.org/ The Lancet Countdown. For policymakers to take science-based decisions.
With data provided by citizens.
Two of those supported by #IDAlert are #TickRapporteur and #MosquitoAlert
Get then on your phone and contribute to #CitizenScience !
With good data and citizen science, decision-makers can take measures to prevent the disease spread.
Such as applying larvicides in the storm drains. In #Barcelona, this resulted in a drop in 94% of the mosquito population.
Europe’s climate is increasingly suitable for certain disease-carrying vectors, BUT there is still much we can do to prevent their spread.
- The evidence and forecasts IDAlert generates provide essential insights for policymakers and health professionals
- Urban planners can use IDAlert’s research to design cities that minimise the creation of vector breeding sites.
- Citizens can also contribute to this research—while staying well informed
Way to go #IDAlert !!
@rafa_font The image is a black-and-white cartoon featuring three brown, bug-like characters with multiple legs. The left character holds a smartphone displaying the "TikTok" logo and has a speech bubble stating, "We now have our own app!". The middle character’s speech bubble reads, "Like a TIK TOK?". The right character’s speech bubble says, "We could go viral!". The artist’s signature, "BETJE", is signed in the bottom right corner. The background is plain white.
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@rafa_font This image is a cartoon illustration featuring two anthropomorphic mosquitoes with light blue wings and brown striped bodies. The mosquito on the left has a speech bubble stating, "MEANWHILE, WE'VE BEEN INVITED TO ZERO STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS." with the word "ZERO" underlined. The mosquito on the right has a speech bubble that reads, "Even though we have a huge stake!" Both mosquitoes have long legs, large eyes, and expressive facial features. The artist's signature, "BETJE," is written in cursive near the bottom left corner of the image.
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@rafa_font A cartoon illustration depicts a mosquito with large light blue wings, a brown segmented body with darker stripes, and long thin legs. The mosquito has a worried expression with wide eyes and a slightly open mouth, accompanied by sound lines (( )) near its head. A speech bubble to the right of the mosquito contains the text: "I'D LIKE TO START A FAMILY, BUT FINDING SUITABLE HOUSING IS A REAL ISSUE IN BARCELONA THESE DAYS." The artist's signature "Berié" is written in cursive in the bottom left corner of the image. The overall style is simple and sketch-like with black outlines and minimal color.
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@rafa_font A cartoon-style illustration shows two people crouched behind green bushes, observing birds perched on a branch. One person wears a blue long-sleeve shirt and holds binoculars up to their eyes, with a speech bubble stating "ONE MALE, ONE FEMALE." The second person, dressed in a teal shirt, holds a notebook and pen. A brown branch with green leaves supports two birds: a smaller brownish bird and a larger yellow bird. The yellow bird has a speech bubble reading "CREEPY INDEED." The background is plain white with simple outlines defining all elements.
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