Brazil Unveils World's Largest Wolbachia Biofactory in Landmark Bid to Halt Dengue Epidemic
Brazil has launched the world's largest mosquito biofactory in Curitiba, deploying Wolbachia bacteria to combat surging dengue cases. The facility will produce 5 billion mosquito eggs annually, scaling a proven method that reduces virus transmission and could protect 140 million Brazilians. This public-private initiative signals a transformative shift toward sustainable, cost-effective disease control with global implications.