Rio Mosquito Factory Joins Brazil's Fight Against...
International News
May 15, 2024
Gabriel Sylvestre, leader of the World Mosquito Program (WMP) Brazil, highlighted the innovative approach of releasing mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria, which reduces their ability to transmit the dengue virus. Rafael Pinheiro, the public health surveillance coordinator for Rio de Janeiro, emphasized the importance of this strategy in complementing traditional methods like fumigation and public awareness campaigns.