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Dengue: Sri Lanka Uses Drones to Combat Mosquitoes
Sri Lanka is experiencing its worst dengue outbreak in nearly a decade, with over 77,000 infections and 56 deaths this year. To combat the surge, the government has deployed military drones to identify mosquito breeding sites, alongside inspections and fines for those harboring stagnant water. The outbreak is largely attributed to a cyclone that increased mosquito breeding grounds, and the health system is stretched thin handling severe cases. The rise in dengue cases worldwide is linked to rising temperatures and climate change, which enable mosquito populations to expand into new regions.
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