Providing support to combat Zika in Brazil and beyond
Providing support to combat Zika in Brazil and beyond ABOUT ZENFONE - Providing support to combat Zika in Brazil and beyond, The recent Zika virus outbreak has caused concern around the world. We�ve seen more than a 3,000 percent increase in global search interest since November, and last month, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a Public Health Emergency. The possible correlation with Zika, microcephaly and other birth defects is particularly alarming. But unlike many other global pandemics, the spread of Zika has been harder to identify, map and contain. It�s believed that 4 in 5 people with the virus don�t show any symptoms, and the primary transmitter for the disease, the Aedes mosquito species, is both widespread and challenging to eliminate. That means that fighting Zika requires raising awareness on how people can protect themselves, as well as supporting organizations who can help drive the development of rapid diagnostics and vaccines. We also have to find bette...