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Efforts to control malaria in the country have received a boost with the piloting of an innovative and cost-effective malaria control programme in some selected communities of the country.

The pilot programme introduced by SORA Technology uses the Larval Source Management (LSM) approach, a scientifically proven method that focuses on destroying mosquito larvae before they develop into adults capable of spreading the malaria parasite.

SORA Technology is a fast-growing tech start-up committed to using drones and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve public health.

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With the use of advanced drones, the company identifiedstagnant water bodies such as puddles, small ponds, and abandoned containers, where mosquitoes typically breed.

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www.ghanaweb.com

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