Building capacity for testing sterile insect technique against Aedes-borne diseases in the Pacific: a training workshop and launch of sterile insect technique trials against Aedes aegypti and arboviral diseases

• Main Authors: Nicole Foley (Author), Florence Fouque (Author), Qingxia Zhong (Author), Herve Bossin (Author), Jeremy Bouyer (Author), Raman Velayudhan (Author), Randall Nett (Author), Anna Drexler (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Vector-borne diseases cause morbidity and mortality globally. However, some areas are more impacted than others, especially with climate change. Controlling vectors remains the primary means to prevent these diseases, but new, more effective tools are needed. The World Health Org...