Published: Jun 04, 2026, 08:27 IST | Updated: Jun 04, 2026, 08:27 IST
The World Health Organization says mosquito-borne diseases kill more than 700,000 people globally every year.
Malaria remains the deadliest mosquito-linked illness, especially in Africa and parts of Asia.
Mosquitoes also spread dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever and the Zika virus.