Melaka to release Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes in more areas

MELAKA: The Melaka Health Department will release mosquitoes infected with the Wolbachia micro-organism in more areas in the state, especially in Melaka Tengah, in stages in an effort to reduce dengue cases in the state.

Its Health director Datuk Dr Rusdi Abd Rahman said that among the areas are Kota Laksamana, Sungai Udang and Bukit Baru, but it depends on the ability of various parties to breed the insects.