Eliminate Dengue Program

The Eliminate Dengue Program is a scientific effort to control the spread of dengue fever by using a natural method involving mosquitoes. Researchers release sterile male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which mate with wild females, resulting in eggs that don’t develop into biting adults. This reduces the population of the mosquitoes that transmit dengue, lowering infection risks. The approach is environmentally friendly, targeting only the specific mosquito species, and complements traditional methods like eliminating breeding sites. By decreasing the mosquito population, the program aims to ultimately reduce dengue cases and improve public health.