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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Sebastian Rocandio

World’s largest mosquito factory to protect millions from deadly ‘break-bone fever’

Brazil has unveiled the world's largest biofactory dedicated to breeding mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria, an innovative method poised to safeguard an estimated 140 million people from dengue fever across the nation in the coming years.

The Wolbito do Brasil plant, located in Curitiba, commenced operations on 19 July.

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