Beyond fogging: Fight dengue year-round
Former Philippine health official Dr. Eric Tayag is advocating for a multi-faceted approach to combat dengue, including the use of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes. He emphasizes the need for government budget allocation to ensure timely access to vaccines and new prevention technologies.
Why it matters
Dengue remains a significant public health threat in tropical regions, and proactive, science-based policy is essential to reducing mortality and morbidity.
The fight against dengue requires a combination of proven interventions rather than reliance on a single solution.
The article reports on public health advocacy and government policy without taking a partisan stance.
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