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Brazilian scientists launch mosquito factory to fight dengue
Brazilian researchers launched the world's largest mosquito biofactory to target the kind that spreads dengue fever and other maladies. The Paraná Institute of Molecular Biology (IBMP) and the World Mosquito Program (WMP) inaugurated Wolbito do Brasil in breeding Aedes aegypti mosquitoes inoculated with Wolbachia bacteria, which prevents the development of viruses that cause diseases.
Curitiba is home to the world's largest Wolbachia biofactory. The biofactory can produce mosquito eggs infected with the Wolbachia bacterium, which prevents the virus from developing within the Aedes aegypti mosquito and therefore limits the transmission of dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, reducing the incidence of the disease. The facility is located in the Cidade Industrial de Curitiba (CIC) neighborhood and has 3,500 m² of built area, as well a…
The Ministry of Health carried out anti-vectorial actions in Valle Verde 1, in the district of Apopa, in San Salvador Oeste, which is an integral strategy that seeks to cut the reproductive cycle of the zancudo Aedes aegypti, transmitter of dengue, zika and chikungunya. The authorities reiterate that prevention is key to combating dengue, so it is important that the population throw away any objects that can generate zancudos breeding grounds, a…
Dengue fever prevention campaign launched in Hua Hin - Hua Hin Today - Your Premier Source for News, Reports, Events, and Information in Hua Hin
Local authorities in Hua Hin have launched a dengue fever prevention campaign aimed at reducing the risk of outbreaks through stronger community involvement and coordination. On 22 July, Mr. Nopporn Wutthikul, Mayor of Hua Hin City Municipality, presided over the opening ceremony of the dengue fever prevention and control programme held at the Golden Sea […] Source The post Dengue fever prevention campaign launched in Hua Hin appeared first on H…
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