Dengue is the fastest spreading tropical disease. 40% of the world’s population is currently at risk. It’s transmitted by mosquitoes and so far there’s been little progress in fighting back. One organization is using a naturally occurring bacteria to inoculate mosquitoes and has plans to eradicate the disease.
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