World

SL explores using drone technology to combat dengue

Sri Lankas Ministry of Science and Technology was exploring the possibility of controlling dengue by using drone technology, a media report said on Sunday.

migrator

Colombo

State Minister of Technology and Innovation Thilanga Sumathipala has called attention to using drone technology to eliminate dengue, the Colombo Page reported.

Discussions were held on how the latest technology can be used for the development of Sri Lanka.

The use of drone technology for the prevention of dengue menace, which has had a serious impact on the health and development of Sri Lanka has been discussed at length.

A recent study by Sri Lankan researchers has successfully identified the usage of drone technology for aerial inspection to identify mosquito breeding sites and transmit the information to the Public Health Inspectors.

The information can then be used to release Bti bacteria to the identified sites via a drone.

Last year, at least 120 people died of dengue in the island nation.

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

Also Read

Former AIADMK minister Semmalai to join TVK today

Madras HC refuses to transfer Veeramani POCSO case probe to CBI, says SIT needs time

Veeramani POCSO case: Madras HC adjourns DMK leader TR Baalu’s plea seeking SIT action against TVK leaders

2018 Sterlite protest: Thoothukudi cop seen firing at protesters in 2018 dies

Dengue & monsoon fevers in Tamil Nadu: Symptoms, testing, platelet count, warning signs & prevention

SCROLL FOR NEXT