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JOHANNESBURG - The extreme weather conditions in the African continent have been linked to a rise in infectious diseases.
According to global health firm, International SOS, employers now fear this will not only have a significant impact on their businesses, but their workforce too.
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So how can they plan ahead to mitigate and protect their workforce in the face of climate change impacts?
Dr Chris Van Straten from International SOS spoke to the eNCA.