AI improves identification of mosquitoes for better disease-control

Effective control of disease vectors relies on fast, simple identification - currently missing in the regions most affected. An EU project offers an AI driven solution.

Millions of citizens globally are infected by diseases spread by infectious mosquitos, resulting in thousands of deaths, loss of income through ill health and a drain on national health systems. There is now evidence to suggest that climate change is introducing more mosquito borne diseases into Europe. Comprehensive attempts to tackle the problem typically rely on accurate information about mosquito populations in a given area, which usually involve the periodic manual inspection of traps.

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