Mosquito Warfare
Researchers confirmed that malaria was transmitted by mosquitoes, leading to a targeted eradication effort in the canal zone. Gorgas implemented aggressive mosquito control measures, but these strategies were racially biased, benefiting only white workers. Despite initial successes, pesticide-resistant mosquitoes emerged, complicating eradication efforts and resulting in high death tolls due to a lack of immunity among the population.In this clip
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Ep 8 ABRACADABRA - Go Away Malaria!
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