Lisbon releases 30,000 sterile mosquitoes to combat diseases

An experimental project released 30,000 sterile male mosquitoes in Alvalade.

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The goal is to curb the tiger mosquito population, which spreads dengue and zika.

This initiative is part of a public health strategy against tropical diseases.

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