Mauritius: Using Sterile Insect Technique to Mitigate Mosquito Proliferation

[Government of Mauritius] Mauritius currently being in the rainy season, which favours the proliferation of mosquitoes in several regions around the island, the Vector Biology and Control Division is presently implementing a Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) project which forms part of the integrated vector management strategy to tackle mosquito-borne illnesses such as dengue and chikungunya. This Division operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Health and Wellness.