Scientists emphasise crucial role of mosquito control against disease rise in Europe

Scientists from the European Union say that mosquito control is crucial to counteract the increase in diseases transmitted by these insects across the continent.

Por El Medio Oriente
30 de agosto de 2026
Silhouette of a mosquito against a yellow background backlit, showing its long legs, elongated body and characteristic proboscis.
A mosquito's silhouette is outlined against golden light, illustrating the insect that transmits disease which European scientists warn is increasing across the continent. (Medical Xpress)
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Mosquito control is fundamental to addressing the rise in diseases transmitted by these insects in Europe, such as dengue, Chikungunya virus disease and West Nile virus infection, according to EU scientists from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Commission.

The experts presented their findings in an article published in the journal Eurosurveillance.

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