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The technology to eradicate mosquito-borne disease already exists
Original: The technology to eradicate mosquito-borne disease exists
An essay argues that mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue could be largely eliminated with existing tools, including gene-based mosquito suppression, vaccines, drugs and surveillance, and that continued deaths reflect a lack of will and funding rather than a lack of science. Readers are debating whether the claim holds up, citing past eradication campaigns, ecological concerns and the history of vector control programs.
Why now: The piece makes a provocative claim that preventable deaths persist by choice, prompting debate about eradication strategies.
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- The technology to eradicate mosquito-borne disease exists · benbreen · 252
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