Deadly Disasters

S02E03 Mosquitoes

Bill Gates once labeled the mosquito the world's most lethal creature, and for good reason: the World Health Organization attributes roughly 750,000 annual deaths to diseases spread by its bite. This documentary explores the devastating impact of Zika and malaria, highlighting the immense challenge of fighting them. When viruses evolve resistance to drugs, treatment options narrow dramatically. Through the voices of experts and survivors, the film reveals the human toll and the urgent, uphill battle to outsmart these tiny killers.