Google Backs New Dengue Fight as EPS Reviews Controversial Mosquito Release Plan
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jun 03, 2026, 16:12 IST | Updated: Jun 03, 2026, 16:12 IST
Google is backing a new initiative to combat dengue as environmental authorities review a controversial proposal to release specially engineered mosquitoes aimed at reducing disease spread. The move has sparked debate over public health benefits, environmental risks, and the future of biotech-driven mosquito control. EPS is currently evaluating the request as concerns over rising dengue cases continue to grow worldwide.
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