World Mosquito Program
@worldmosquitoprogram.org
WMP is the leading not-for-profit initiative working to protect the global community from mosquito-borne diseases.
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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
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
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
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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🌍 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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Our CFO said it best 💯
"Redefining possible means making mosquitoes life savers instead of life takers"
Working with governments to help communities become dengue-free. That's leadership in action! 🤝
#RedefinePossible #WorldMosquitoDay
"Redefining possible means making mosquitoes life savers instead of life takers"
Working with governments to help communities become dengue-free. That's leadership in action! 🤝
#RedefinePossible #WorldMosquitoDay
August 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Our CFO said it best 💯
"Redefining possible means making mosquitoes life savers instead of life takers"
Working with governments to help communities become dengue-free. That's leadership in action! 🤝
#RedefinePossible #WorldMosquitoDay
"Redefining possible means making mosquitoes life savers instead of life takers"
Working with governments to help communities become dengue-free. That's leadership in action! 🤝
#RedefinePossible #WorldMosquitoDay
🔬 Something big is coming this World Mosquito Day week...
August 20th marks #WorldMosquitoDay, and this year we're doing something different. Join us as we reveal how we're continuing to redefine what's possible.
Save the date. The transformation begins Monday.
#RedefinePossible
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August 20th marks #WorldMosquitoDay, and this year we're doing something different. Join us as we reveal how we're continuing to redefine what's possible.
Save the date. The transformation begins Monday.
#RedefinePossible
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August 16, 2025 at 12:22 PM
🔬 Something big is coming this World Mosquito Day week...
August 20th marks #WorldMosquitoDay, and this year we're doing something different. Join us as we reveal how we're continuing to redefine what's possible.
Save the date. The transformation begins Monday.
#RedefinePossible
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August 20th marks #WorldMosquitoDay, and this year we're doing something different. Join us as we reveal how we're continuing to redefine what's possible.
Save the date. The transformation begins Monday.
#RedefinePossible
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🌍 Timor-Leste becomes our 15th country! We've launched Wolbachia mosquito releases in Dili today.
After facing 5,600 dengue cases and 58 deaths in 2022, this natural solution offers sustainable hope. Strong community support makes all the difference.
#Wolbachia #PublicHealth
After facing 5,600 dengue cases and 58 deaths in 2022, this natural solution offers sustainable hope. Strong community support makes all the difference.
#Wolbachia #PublicHealth
August 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
🌍 Timor-Leste becomes our 15th country! We've launched Wolbachia mosquito releases in Dili today.
After facing 5,600 dengue cases and 58 deaths in 2022, this natural solution offers sustainable hope. Strong community support makes all the difference.
#Wolbachia #PublicHealth
After facing 5,600 dengue cases and 58 deaths in 2022, this natural solution offers sustainable hope. Strong community support makes all the difference.
#Wolbachia #PublicHealth
Did you know male mosquitoes are vegetarians? They stick to fruit & plant nectar!
Only females bite for blood - they need those nutrients for their eggs. Our Wolbachia method works with this natural biology to protect communities from dengue! 🌱
#FunFactFriday
Only females bite for blood - they need those nutrients for their eggs. Our Wolbachia method works with this natural biology to protect communities from dengue! 🌱
#FunFactFriday
August 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Did you know male mosquitoes are vegetarians? They stick to fruit & plant nectar!
Only females bite for blood - they need those nutrients for their eggs. Our Wolbachia method works with this natural biology to protect communities from dengue! 🌱
#FunFactFriday
Only females bite for blood - they need those nutrients for their eggs. Our Wolbachia method works with this natural biology to protect communities from dengue! 🌱
#FunFactFriday
Indonesia shows what happens when innovation meets systematic implementation
At this year's Asia Dengue Summit, Prof Riris Andono Ahmad shared results: 84.5% dengue reduction, #Wolbachia established in 4 cities across diverse districts.
Evidence-based policy delivers transformation.
At this year's Asia Dengue Summit, Prof Riris Andono Ahmad shared results: 84.5% dengue reduction, #Wolbachia established in 4 cities across diverse districts.
Evidence-based policy delivers transformation.
August 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Indonesia shows what happens when innovation meets systematic implementation
At this year's Asia Dengue Summit, Prof Riris Andono Ahmad shared results: 84.5% dengue reduction, #Wolbachia established in 4 cities across diverse districts.
Evidence-based policy delivers transformation.
At this year's Asia Dengue Summit, Prof Riris Andono Ahmad shared results: 84.5% dengue reduction, #Wolbachia established in 4 cities across diverse districts.
Evidence-based policy delivers transformation.
Think you can handle a big meal? 🦟
Think again, because mosquitoes can consume up to 3x their body weight in blood. That's like a person drinking 210 litres in one go!
Our Wolbachia method is working to protect communities from these extremely efficient feeders.
#funfactfriday #wolbachia
Think again, because mosquitoes can consume up to 3x their body weight in blood. That's like a person drinking 210 litres in one go!
Our Wolbachia method is working to protect communities from these extremely efficient feeders.
#funfactfriday #wolbachia
August 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Think you can handle a big meal? 🦟
Think again, because mosquitoes can consume up to 3x their body weight in blood. That's like a person drinking 210 litres in one go!
Our Wolbachia method is working to protect communities from these extremely efficient feeders.
#funfactfriday #wolbachia
Think again, because mosquitoes can consume up to 3x their body weight in blood. That's like a person drinking 210 litres in one go!
Our Wolbachia method is working to protect communities from these extremely efficient feeders.
#funfactfriday #wolbachia
Impact data drives scalable solutions, but success grows from community trust.
At this year's Asia Dengue Summit, Luciano Moreira, CEO of Wolbito do Brasil, shared Brazil's scaling journey: 5k to 5M people protected, targeting 140M by 2035.
Our #Wolbachia method proves nationwide scalability.
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At this year's Asia Dengue Summit, Luciano Moreira, CEO of Wolbito do Brasil, shared Brazil's scaling journey: 5k to 5M people protected, targeting 140M by 2035.
Our #Wolbachia method proves nationwide scalability.
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July 30, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Impact data drives scalable solutions, but success grows from community trust.
At this year's Asia Dengue Summit, Luciano Moreira, CEO of Wolbito do Brasil, shared Brazil's scaling journey: 5k to 5M people protected, targeting 140M by 2035.
Our #Wolbachia method proves nationwide scalability.
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At this year's Asia Dengue Summit, Luciano Moreira, CEO of Wolbito do Brasil, shared Brazil's scaling journey: 5k to 5M people protected, targeting 140M by 2035.
Our #Wolbachia method proves nationwide scalability.
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🦟 Aedes aegypti bite during daylight & get viruses from infected people! Our #Wolbachia method reduces their transmission ability - 77% dengue reduction in RCT.
Use daytime repellent & remove standing water 🌍
#FunFactFriday #MosquitoFacts #GlobalHealth
Use daytime repellent & remove standing water 🌍
#FunFactFriday #MosquitoFacts #GlobalHealth
July 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🦟 Aedes aegypti bite during daylight & get viruses from infected people! Our #Wolbachia method reduces their transmission ability - 77% dengue reduction in RCT.
Use daytime repellent & remove standing water 🌍
#FunFactFriday #MosquitoFacts #GlobalHealth
Use daytime repellent & remove standing water 🌍
#FunFactFriday #MosquitoFacts #GlobalHealth
🎉 World's largest #Wolbachia mosquito biofactory now operational in Brazil!
Wolbito do Brasil will help protect 140M Brazilians in coming years, producing 100M eggs/week. Brazil faced 10M+ dengue cases in 2024. Health Minister says it's an "exercise in national sovereignty." 🌍 1/2
Wolbito do Brasil will help protect 140M Brazilians in coming years, producing 100M eggs/week. Brazil faced 10M+ dengue cases in 2024. Health Minister says it's an "exercise in national sovereignty." 🌍 1/2
July 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM
🎉 World's largest #Wolbachia mosquito biofactory now operational in Brazil!
Wolbito do Brasil will help protect 140M Brazilians in coming years, producing 100M eggs/week. Brazil faced 10M+ dengue cases in 2024. Health Minister says it's an "exercise in national sovereignty." 🌍 1/2
Wolbito do Brasil will help protect 140M Brazilians in coming years, producing 100M eggs/week. Brazil faced 10M+ dengue cases in 2024. Health Minister says it's an "exercise in national sovereignty." 🌍 1/2
Community acceptance determines #dengue intervention success.
At this year's Asia Dengue Summit, Dr Nadege Rossi presented New Caledonia's evidence:
🦟 86% #Wolbachia establishment,
👍 90%+ acceptance,
👌 zero outbreaks since 2019.
Our method proves scalable across diverse contexts.
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At this year's Asia Dengue Summit, Dr Nadege Rossi presented New Caledonia's evidence:
🦟 86% #Wolbachia establishment,
👍 90%+ acceptance,
👌 zero outbreaks since 2019.
Our method proves scalable across diverse contexts.
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July 21, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Community acceptance determines #dengue intervention success.
At this year's Asia Dengue Summit, Dr Nadege Rossi presented New Caledonia's evidence:
🦟 86% #Wolbachia establishment,
👍 90%+ acceptance,
👌 zero outbreaks since 2019.
Our method proves scalable across diverse contexts.
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At this year's Asia Dengue Summit, Dr Nadege Rossi presented New Caledonia's evidence:
🦟 86% #Wolbachia establishment,
👍 90%+ acceptance,
👌 zero outbreaks since 2019.
Our method proves scalable across diverse contexts.
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