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Satellites identify mosquito breeding sites

Author: Lisbeth Fog (6 hours ago)

Satellite imaging is being used to locate potential mosquito breeding sites in southern Zambia, in a bid to reduce malaria transmission in the area. Researchers use the data, containing information ... 


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Kenyans partake in a parade named "Yes We Can" as part of the Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MIM) conference in the capital Nairobi November 4, 2009. Participants called on U.S. President ...


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