Malaria control programme receives boost

Efforts to control malaria in the country have received a boost with the piloting of an innovative and cost-effective malaria control programme in some selected communities of the country.

The pilot programme introduced by SORA Technology uses the Larval Source Management (LSM) approach, a scientifically proven method that focuses on destroying mosquito larvae before they develop into adults capable of spreading the malaria parasite.

SORA Technology is a fast-growing tech start-up committed to using drones and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve public health.

With the use of advanced drones, the company identifiedstagnant water bodies such as puddles, small ponds, and abandoned containers, where mosquitoes typically breed.

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