27 Nov 2017

Pacific seeks innovative solutions for mosquito borne diseases

From , 6:02 am on 27 November 2017

Pacific nations are being brought together in January to discuss innovative ways to prevent mosquito borne diseases.

The two day TechCamp, as it's being called, is funded by the US Embassy in New Zealand and organised by Otago University.

Faumuina Associate Professor Faafetai Sopoaga from the university's Health Sciences division told Don Wiseman they want to share ideas on how to combat mosquito borne diseases, like zika and dengue.

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Mosquito Photo: RNZ