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Sri Lanka deploys military drones to combat severe dengue outbreak

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Sri Lanka's air force is utilizing military drones to combat a severe dengue outbreak, the worst in nearly a decade. These drones are employed to identify stagnant water sources on rooftops, a key breeding ground for mosquitoes. Additionally, military personnel are assisting overwhelmed hospital staff in managing the surge of patients, with over 76,000 infections and 53 deaths reported since January. AI

IMPACT Military drones are being repurposed for public health initiatives, demonstrating innovative applications of surveillance technology.

RANK_REASON Use of military drones for a public health crisis is a novel application of technology.

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Sri Lanka deploys military drones to combat severe dengue outbreak

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Sri Lanka deploys military drones to fight worst dengue outbreak in almost a decade

    Sri Lanka’s ⁠public health services and hospitals are battling the worst outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue in nearly a decade, and turning to the island nation’s armed forces to help curb the spread of the disease. The efforts range from air force drones tracking stagnating rooft…

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