Zika, dengue, malaria and the deadly mosquito


The Zika virus is mainly spread via the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito.

YOU are sleeping quite soundly when a sharp buzzing sound around your head wakes you up, forcing you to try to swat it away.

Or else you are walking in the park and only realise you were bitten when rashes appear on your arms and legs.

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Opinion , Martin Khor , columnist

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