The Unit has publicly expressed in different forums that Puerto Rico is in a new era in the control of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, vector of diseases such as dengue, Zika and chikungunya.
“Retaining the existing population and attracting people to return is crucial to strengthening the economy and the manufacturing industry, which accounts for about 46% of the country’s income. This effort requires a multisectoral approach that encompasses both social and economic factors.”
— Ramón Vega-Alejandro, executive director, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX)