World Mosquito Program
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WMP is the leading not-for-profit initiative working to protect the global community from mosquito-borne diseases.
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The Aedes aegypti mosquito didn’t adapt by accident. It adapted to us.
It thrives in cities, breeding in small pockets of still water.
That’s why we focus on understanding their behaviour, not just fighting outbreaks. Smarter prevention starts with how the problem actually works.
#FunFactFriday
It thrives in cities, breeding in small pockets of still water.
That’s why we focus on understanding their behaviour, not just fighting outbreaks. Smarter prevention starts with how the problem actually works.
#FunFactFriday
January 9, 2026 at 1:32 PM
The Aedes aegypti mosquito didn’t adapt by accident. It adapted to us.
It thrives in cities, breeding in small pockets of still water.
That’s why we focus on understanding their behaviour, not just fighting outbreaks. Smarter prevention starts with how the problem actually works.
#FunFactFriday
It thrives in cities, breeding in small pockets of still water.
That’s why we focus on understanding their behaviour, not just fighting outbreaks. Smarter prevention starts with how the problem actually works.
#FunFactFriday
The world's fastest-spreading mosquito-borne disease now threatens more than half of humanity.
Dengue's scale and speed make it one of our most urgent public health challenges which is exactly why our #Wolbachia method matters. We're working with nature to protect communities.
#FunFactFriday
Dengue's scale and speed make it one of our most urgent public health challenges which is exactly why our #Wolbachia method matters. We're working with nature to protect communities.
#FunFactFriday
December 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The world's fastest-spreading mosquito-borne disease now threatens more than half of humanity.
Dengue's scale and speed make it one of our most urgent public health challenges which is exactly why our #Wolbachia method matters. We're working with nature to protect communities.
#FunFactFriday
Dengue's scale and speed make it one of our most urgent public health challenges which is exactly why our #Wolbachia method matters. We're working with nature to protect communities.
#FunFactFriday
From "tiny heated room with pipettes" to 5B mosquitoes/year. Following Nature's recognition yesterday, here is our Q&A with Luciano Moreira on scaling Wolbachia in Brazil
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December 9, 2025 at 8:58 AM
From "tiny heated room with pipettes" to 5B mosquitoes/year. Following Nature's recognition yesterday, here is our Q&A with Luciano Moreira on scaling Wolbachia in Brazil
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Nature names Luciano Moreira one of 2025's most influential scientists. He convinced Brazil to release billions of mosquitoes—dengue dropped 89% in Niterói.
Profile: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03844-5
Profile: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03844-5
December 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Nature names Luciano Moreira one of 2025's most influential scientists. He convinced Brazil to release billions of mosquitoes—dengue dropped 89% in Niterói.
Profile: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03844-5
Profile: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03844-5
When mosquitoes carry #Wolbachia, they can't transmit #dengue, #Zika or #chikungunya to people. Once released, they breed naturally to create self-sustaining protection.
The evidence 👉 77% dengue reduction (Yogyakarta), 20-year low (Aburrá Valley), decade of protection (Queensland). 1/2
The evidence 👉 77% dengue reduction (Yogyakarta), 20-year low (Aburrá Valley), decade of protection (Queensland). 1/2
December 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
When mosquitoes carry #Wolbachia, they can't transmit #dengue, #Zika or #chikungunya to people. Once released, they breed naturally to create self-sustaining protection.
The evidence 👉 77% dengue reduction (Yogyakarta), 20-year low (Aburrá Valley), decade of protection (Queensland). 1/2
The evidence 👉 77% dengue reduction (Yogyakarta), 20-year low (Aburrá Valley), decade of protection (Queensland). 1/2
Did you know mosquitoes hibernate when it gets cold?
Below 10°C, they shut down & their eggs wait for warmer weather to hatch.
Our #Wolbachia method works with mosquitoes' natural biology to protect communities from #dengue, #Zika & #chikungunya – nature working smarter.
#funfactfriday
Below 10°C, they shut down & their eggs wait for warmer weather to hatch.
Our #Wolbachia method works with mosquitoes' natural biology to protect communities from #dengue, #Zika & #chikungunya – nature working smarter.
#funfactfriday
November 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Did you know mosquitoes hibernate when it gets cold?
Below 10°C, they shut down & their eggs wait for warmer weather to hatch.
Our #Wolbachia method works with mosquitoes' natural biology to protect communities from #dengue, #Zika & #chikungunya – nature working smarter.
#funfactfriday
Below 10°C, they shut down & their eggs wait for warmer weather to hatch.
Our #Wolbachia method works with mosquitoes' natural biology to protect communities from #dengue, #Zika & #chikungunya – nature working smarter.
#funfactfriday
Ever wondered why mosquito bites itch? Mosquitoes inject saliva containing anticoagulants that stop your blood from clotting. Your immune system releases histamine to fight it, causing inflammation and that irresistible urge to scratch. Our #Wolbachia method blocks disease transmission naturally.
November 14, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Ever wondered why mosquito bites itch? Mosquitoes inject saliva containing anticoagulants that stop your blood from clotting. Your immune system releases histamine to fight it, causing inflammation and that irresistible urge to scratch. Our #Wolbachia method blocks disease transmission naturally.
The best partnerships are built on shared commitment & scientific rigour. Last Wednesday we welcomed a delegation from Kiribati's Ministry of Health & Medical Services to our Melbourne insectaries.
Together with the Australian Government, we're expanding our #Wolbachia method across South Tarawa.
Together with the Australian Government, we're expanding our #Wolbachia method across South Tarawa.
November 7, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The best partnerships are built on shared commitment & scientific rigour. Last Wednesday we welcomed a delegation from Kiribati's Ministry of Health & Medical Services to our Melbourne insectaries.
Together with the Australian Government, we're expanding our #Wolbachia method across South Tarawa.
Together with the Australian Government, we're expanding our #Wolbachia method across South Tarawa.
Indonesia began releasing our #Wolbachia mosquitoes in Yogyakarta in 2014.
11 years later, we're working as a technical advisor to the government across five cities, protecting 1.75 million people from mosquito-borne diseases, supporting Indonesia's goal of zero #dengue deaths by 2030.
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11 years later, we're working as a technical advisor to the government across five cities, protecting 1.75 million people from mosquito-borne diseases, supporting Indonesia's goal of zero #dengue deaths by 2030.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Indonesia began releasing our #Wolbachia mosquitoes in Yogyakarta in 2014.
11 years later, we're working as a technical advisor to the government across five cities, protecting 1.75 million people from mosquito-borne diseases, supporting Indonesia's goal of zero #dengue deaths by 2030.
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11 years later, we're working as a technical advisor to the government across five cities, protecting 1.75 million people from mosquito-borne diseases, supporting Indonesia's goal of zero #dengue deaths by 2030.
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Did you know mosquitoes have been around for 220 million years – since dinosaur times? 🦕🦟
Our Wolbachia method works with nature to protect communities from diseases like dengue. We work with mosquitoes, not against them.
#Funfactfriday #Mosquitofacts #Wolbachia
Our Wolbachia method works with nature to protect communities from diseases like dengue. We work with mosquitoes, not against them.
#Funfactfriday #Mosquitofacts #Wolbachia
October 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Did you know mosquitoes have been around for 220 million years – since dinosaur times? 🦕🦟
Our Wolbachia method works with nature to protect communities from diseases like dengue. We work with mosquitoes, not against them.
#Funfactfriday #Mosquitofacts #Wolbachia
Our Wolbachia method works with nature to protect communities from diseases like dengue. We work with mosquitoes, not against them.
#Funfactfriday #Mosquitofacts #Wolbachia
Mosquitoes live <2 months. Males: 10 days. Females: 8 weeks.
Why this matters: female Aedes aegypti with Wolbachia pass the bacteria to future generations throughout their lives.
Our #Wolbachia method is self-sustaining. One deployment.
Decades of protection.
#Redefinepossible #FunFactFriday
Why this matters: female Aedes aegypti with Wolbachia pass the bacteria to future generations throughout their lives.
Our #Wolbachia method is self-sustaining. One deployment.
Decades of protection.
#Redefinepossible #FunFactFriday
October 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Mosquitoes live <2 months. Males: 10 days. Females: 8 weeks.
Why this matters: female Aedes aegypti with Wolbachia pass the bacteria to future generations throughout their lives.
Our #Wolbachia method is self-sustaining. One deployment.
Decades of protection.
#Redefinepossible #FunFactFriday
Why this matters: female Aedes aegypti with Wolbachia pass the bacteria to future generations throughout their lives.
Our #Wolbachia method is self-sustaining. One deployment.
Decades of protection.
#Redefinepossible #FunFactFriday
Before 2011, dengue outbreaks happened every summer in north Queensland. Today, the region is effectively dengue-free.
It started in Cairns, January 2011. Communities learned about the Wolbachia method and agreed to participate.
"No one's talking about dengue anymore"
#ThrowbackThursday #TBT
It started in Cairns, January 2011. Communities learned about the Wolbachia method and agreed to participate.
"No one's talking about dengue anymore"
#ThrowbackThursday #TBT
October 16, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Before 2011, dengue outbreaks happened every summer in north Queensland. Today, the region is effectively dengue-free.
It started in Cairns, January 2011. Communities learned about the Wolbachia method and agreed to participate.
"No one's talking about dengue anymore"
#ThrowbackThursday #TBT
It started in Cairns, January 2011. Communities learned about the Wolbachia method and agreed to participate.
"No one's talking about dengue anymore"
#ThrowbackThursday #TBT
Nature Magazine just explored our work in Brazil protecting millions from dengue. Our #Wolbachia method showed an 89% case reduction - self-sustaining prevention for the 3.9 billion people at risk worldwide. Building infrastructure for the next decade of public health. Read the story now 👇
How Billions of Hacked Mosquitoes and a Vaccine Could Beat the Deadly Dengue Virus
Outbreaks of dengue are killing thousands of people in South America each year and getting worse. Brazil hopes to turn the tide with a home-grown vaccine and an army of mosquitoes infected with...
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October 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Nature Magazine just explored our work in Brazil protecting millions from dengue. Our #Wolbachia method showed an 89% case reduction - self-sustaining prevention for the 3.9 billion people at risk worldwide. Building infrastructure for the next decade of public health. Read the story now 👇
Joinville, #Brazil is expanding access to #dengue prevention.
From 86 deaths (2023-24) to zero in Phase 1 areas.
Phase 2 beginning: 15 neighbourhoods, 150,000 people
Local resident: "The incidence of disease has really decreased.
The mosquito is no longer acting so violently."
Work continues.
From 86 deaths (2023-24) to zero in Phase 1 areas.
Phase 2 beginning: 15 neighbourhoods, 150,000 people
Local resident: "The incidence of disease has really decreased.
The mosquito is no longer acting so violently."
Work continues.
October 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
NPR's All Things Considered visited Brazil recently to explore how our Wolbachia method is helping combat dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases.
Here's a snipped of what science journalist, Ari Daniel, had to say. Listen to the full episode here: www.npr.org/sections/goa...
Here's a snipped of what science journalist, Ari Daniel, had to say. Listen to the full episode here: www.npr.org/sections/goa...
October 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
NPR's All Things Considered visited Brazil recently to explore how our Wolbachia method is helping combat dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases.
Here's a snipped of what science journalist, Ari Daniel, had to say. Listen to the full episode here: www.npr.org/sections/goa...
Here's a snipped of what science journalist, Ari Daniel, had to say. Listen to the full episode here: www.npr.org/sections/goa...
Did you know male mosquitoes locate females by the sound of their wings? Around 400-500 wingbeats p/second.
Only female mosquitoes bite. We release both sexes with #Wolbachia so the bacteria spreads naturally as they breed.
Self-sustaining protection. That's how we redefine possible.
#FunFactFriday
Only female mosquitoes bite. We release both sexes with #Wolbachia so the bacteria spreads naturally as they breed.
Self-sustaining protection. That's how we redefine possible.
#FunFactFriday
October 10, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Did you know male mosquitoes locate females by the sound of their wings? Around 400-500 wingbeats p/second.
Only female mosquitoes bite. We release both sexes with #Wolbachia so the bacteria spreads naturally as they breed.
Self-sustaining protection. That's how we redefine possible.
#FunFactFriday
Only female mosquitoes bite. We release both sexes with #Wolbachia so the bacteria spreads naturally as they breed.
Self-sustaining protection. That's how we redefine possible.
#FunFactFriday
"While I am releasing the mosquitoes, I feel as if I am saving lives."
Lúcia Jordan releases #Wolbachia mosquitoes in Joinville, Brazil.
After contracting #dengue herself, she joined our wolbachia method project. Her work has helped reduce 86 dengue deaths to zero.
Read her story 👇
Lúcia Jordan releases #Wolbachia mosquitoes in Joinville, Brazil.
After contracting #dengue herself, she joined our wolbachia method project. Her work has helped reduce 86 dengue deaths to zero.
Read her story 👇
Fighting Dengue: Lúcia's Wolbachia Mission|World Mosquito Program
Meet Lúcia Jordan, an endemic control agent releasing Wolbachia mosquitoes in Joinville, Brazil. Discover how our Wolbachia method has reduced dengue deaths to zero and is protecting 75% of the city's...
www.worldmosquitoprogram.org
October 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
"While I am releasing the mosquitoes, I feel as if I am saving lives."
Lúcia Jordan releases #Wolbachia mosquitoes in Joinville, Brazil.
After contracting #dengue herself, she joined our wolbachia method project. Her work has helped reduce 86 dengue deaths to zero.
Read her story 👇
Lúcia Jordan releases #Wolbachia mosquitoes in Joinville, Brazil.
After contracting #dengue herself, she joined our wolbachia method project. Her work has helped reduce 86 dengue deaths to zero.
Read her story 👇
Most mosquitoes stay under 7.6m, but some climb to 2,400m!
Our Wolbachia method is proving effective in diverse project sites, from Australia to the Aburrá Valley. Real results from working with nature.
re:define prevention 🌍
#funfactfriday #wolbachia #redefinepossible #dengue
Our Wolbachia method is proving effective in diverse project sites, from Australia to the Aburrá Valley. Real results from working with nature.
re:define prevention 🌍
#funfactfriday #wolbachia #redefinepossible #dengue
August 29, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Most mosquitoes stay under 7.6m, but some climb to 2,400m!
Our Wolbachia method is proving effective in diverse project sites, from Australia to the Aburrá Valley. Real results from working with nature.
re:define prevention 🌍
#funfactfriday #wolbachia #redefinepossible #dengue
Our Wolbachia method is proving effective in diverse project sites, from Australia to the Aburrá Valley. Real results from working with nature.
re:define prevention 🌍
#funfactfriday #wolbachia #redefinepossible #dengue
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World Mosquito Day is important. Keep learning at your local public library! #worldmosquitoday @worldmosquitoprogram.org
August 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
World Mosquito Day is important. Keep learning at your local public library! #worldmosquitoday @worldmosquitoprogram.org
As we wrap up the week, it's time to discuss our results:
👉1M dengue cases prevented,
👉70K hospitalisations avoided,
👉$331M healthcare savings,
👉13M+ people protected.
It's now time to re:invest in proven solutions.
#PublicHealth #RedefinePossible
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👉1M dengue cases prevented,
👉70K hospitalisations avoided,
👉$331M healthcare savings,
👉13M+ people protected.
It's now time to re:invest in proven solutions.
#PublicHealth #RedefinePossible
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August 22, 2025 at 9:37 AM
As we wrap up the week, it's time to discuss our results:
👉1M dengue cases prevented,
👉70K hospitalisations avoided,
👉$331M healthcare savings,
👉13M+ people protected.
It's now time to re:invest in proven solutions.
#PublicHealth #RedefinePossible
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👉1M dengue cases prevented,
👉70K hospitalisations avoided,
👉$331M healthcare savings,
👉13M+ people protected.
It's now time to re:invest in proven solutions.
#PublicHealth #RedefinePossible
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📈 From one lab to the world's largest mosquito facility.
Brazil biofactory: 5 billion Wolbachia mosquitoes annually, 200 million people protected.
Re:scaling disease prevention.
#worldmosquitoday #redefinepossible
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Brazil biofactory: 5 billion Wolbachia mosquitoes annually, 200 million people protected.
Re:scaling disease prevention.
#worldmosquitoday #redefinepossible
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August 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
📈 From one lab to the world's largest mosquito facility.
Brazil biofactory: 5 billion Wolbachia mosquitoes annually, 200 million people protected.
Re:scaling disease prevention.
#worldmosquitoday #redefinepossible
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Brazil biofactory: 5 billion Wolbachia mosquitoes annually, 200 million people protected.
Re:scaling disease prevention.
#worldmosquitoday #redefinepossible
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Día Mundial del Mosquito - Cómo la ciencia redefine la lucha contra enfermedades transmitidas por vectores @infobae.bsky.social #worldmosquitoday
Día Mundial del Mosquito: cómo la ciencia redefine la lucha contra enfermedades transmitidas por vectores
Herramientas científicas y estrategias innovadoras abren oportunidades para reducir el impacto de patologías como el dengue y la malaria, entre otras
www.infobae.com
August 20, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Día Mundial del Mosquito - Cómo la ciencia redefine la lucha contra enfermedades transmitidas por vectores @infobae.bsky.social #worldmosquitoday
🌍 Happy World Mosquito Day!
Meet the people behind our #Wolbachia method - scientists re:imagining a world without mosquito-borne diseases.
A dengue-free world isn't just possible - it's inevitable.
#WorldMosquitoDay #RedefinePossible
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Meet the people behind our #Wolbachia method - scientists re:imagining a world without mosquito-borne diseases.
A dengue-free world isn't just possible - it's inevitable.
#WorldMosquitoDay #RedefinePossible
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August 20, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🌍 Happy World Mosquito Day!
Meet the people behind our #Wolbachia method - scientists re:imagining a world without mosquito-borne diseases.
A dengue-free world isn't just possible - it's inevitable.
#WorldMosquitoDay #RedefinePossible
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Meet the people behind our #Wolbachia method - scientists re:imagining a world without mosquito-borne diseases.
A dengue-free world isn't just possible - it's inevitable.
#WorldMosquitoDay #RedefinePossible
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This is actually mind-blowing when you think about it 🤯
"We take bacteria from one bug, put it in another bug, and solve dengue fever"
From lab breakthrough to community protection - now THAT'S redefining possible!
#RedefinePossible #dengue #WorldMosquitoDay #Wolbachia
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"We take bacteria from one bug, put it in another bug, and solve dengue fever"
From lab breakthrough to community protection - now THAT'S redefining possible!
#RedefinePossible #dengue #WorldMosquitoDay #Wolbachia
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August 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This is actually mind-blowing when you think about it 🤯
"We take bacteria from one bug, put it in another bug, and solve dengue fever"
From lab breakthrough to community protection - now THAT'S redefining possible!
#RedefinePossible #dengue #WorldMosquitoDay #Wolbachia
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"We take bacteria from one bug, put it in another bug, and solve dengue fever"
From lab breakthrough to community protection - now THAT'S redefining possible!
#RedefinePossible #dengue #WorldMosquitoDay #Wolbachia
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📆Yesterday: our new look
📆Today: what we stand for
We re:define disease prevention entirely.
Our Wolbachia method: One application, long-term protection.👐
Tomorrow is World Mosquito Day! 🌍
#WorldMosquitoDay #RedefinePossible
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📆Today: what we stand for
We re:define disease prevention entirely.
Our Wolbachia method: One application, long-term protection.👐
Tomorrow is World Mosquito Day! 🌍
#WorldMosquitoDay #RedefinePossible
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August 19, 2025 at 8:25 AM
📆Yesterday: our new look
📆Today: what we stand for
We re:define disease prevention entirely.
Our Wolbachia method: One application, long-term protection.👐
Tomorrow is World Mosquito Day! 🌍
#WorldMosquitoDay #RedefinePossible
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📆Today: what we stand for
We re:define disease prevention entirely.
Our Wolbachia method: One application, long-term protection.👐
Tomorrow is World Mosquito Day! 🌍
#WorldMosquitoDay #RedefinePossible
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