Approximately 725,000 people die each year from diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, with mosquitoes being the primary culprits, mainly causing malaria. To address this public health crisis, Bill Gates has introduced two innovative technologies: VectorCam and HumBug. VectorCam is an AI-driven mobile application that allows users to identify the species, gender, and blood-feeding status of mosquitoes by taking photos, achieving an accuracy rate of up to 90%. It is particularly suited for rural health teams, simplifying mosquito monitoring and malaria control. HumBug uses smartphones to capture mosquito flight.
