VOICED : Rats with nose for trouble train to save lives in Tanzania

The video discusses the innovative use of rats by the Belgian NGO APOPO to detect landmines and tuberculosis. In Tanzania, rats are trained to sniff out explosives, helping to neutralize over 80,000 landmines in various countries. These rats are lightweight, making them ideal for mine detection without triggering explosions. Additionally, in laboratories, rats are used to detect tuberculosis, significantly increasing detection rates compared to traditional methods. Despite these successes, APOPO is looking to expand their mission to include cancer detection, showcasing the potential of rats in various health and safety applications.

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