A new project has been launched to curb the spread of malaria in Guyana by using satellites to detect mosquitos breeding locations and drone technology to destroy the larvae without causing harm to other species.
The project, titled “DETECT: Integrated Space Technology Vector Control for Enhancing Community Health and Resilience Against Escalating Climatic Disruptions,” is funded by the UK Space Agency to the tune of £483,000.
It is a collaboration of the Open University, the University of Guyana, the University of Stirling, the University of Aberystwyth, the Commonwealth Centre for Digital Health, Blue Bear Systems, 2iC, the BrainStreet Group, the Iwokrama International Centre (IIC), and the North Rupununi District Development Board (NRDDB).