In 2024 six thousand and two hundred people with dengue in Brazil died, which is a record of deaths in the country. Project expects to protect about 14 million people from this disease annually.
The largest biophabric in the world was created in Brazil with the objective of combating dengue, a disease transmitted by the mosquito bite that can be fatal.
The method goes through Introduce Wolbachia Bacteria in mosquito eggs, proven strategy that hinders the development of viruses like dengue ea zika thus reducing the probability of transmission of these diseases.
Os Mosquitoes created in the laboratory They are placed in capsules For better transport and conservation. To be incubated, The teams that are part of this projectWe have made us in water. Arrived at adulthood They are ready to be released.
The regions of Brazil where teams Free these insects They are the most affected by dengue infection.
Dengue infects millions of people every year, according to . Only in 2024 caused death to 6,200 people with dengue in Brazil, thus having established a record.
It is with the objective of preventing the numbers from rising that this project was implemented. Wait protect about 14 million people annually of this disease.
