World Mosquito Program (WMP)
@MosquitoProgram
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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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Joined May 2013
Here's a mind-blowing fact: 3,500+ mosquito species exist, but Aedes aegypti is the PRIMARY vector spreading most #dengue, #Zika & #chikungunya globally. Our Wolbachia method targets this main threat, protecting 13.5M people. It's why we exist. #FunFactFriday #DidYouKnow
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RT @AmbGlobalHealth: This is why we invest in #partnership. With long-term relationships & local experience, 🇦🇺-funded @PacMOSSI & @Mosquit….
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Months without water, then instant action! 🦟. #Aedesaegypti eggs survive dry periods for months, then hatch rapidly when water returns. This explains why mosquito populations can quickly rebound after dry spells. Our #Wolbachia method provides sustained protection against
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RT @UgmDep: 🌍✨ From the field to the world stage!.On the final day of the 8th Asia Dengue Summit, dr. Riris Andono Ahmad, MPH, Ph.D joined….
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On this #solstice day, mosquitoes remain incredible hunters, detecting CO2 and body heat with amazing precision regardless of daylight hours. Fortunately, our #Wolbachia method works just as consistently to reduce #dengue transmission, protecting communities 24/7.
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Check out our latest Annual Review to learn more about this incredible partnership with @fiocruz and @wmpbrasil
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World's largest #Wolbachia facility to launch this Summer in Curitiba!. ➡️5B mosquito eggs/year production.➡️100M people protected over decade.➡️3000 m² facility in Curitiba.➡️200 new jobs created locally. A true partnership model for global health. #Dengue #wolbito
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📊 Our 2024 impact at a glance:. From 14 countries implementing #Wolbachia to 1M #dengue cases prevented—every number represents communities staying healthier. 92% acceptance + 0% GMO = trusted protection. Full breakdown 👇. #ImpactData #Dengue #annualreview.
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Happy #Iceland National Day! 🇮🇸 The only country that will never call us for help - they're naturally mosquito-free! 🤣 Meanwhile, we're protecting 13.5 million people worldwide. #IcelandNationalDay #Wolbachia
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Up to 400 million face dengue annually - but breakthrough solutions are proven 💙. Yesterday's #ASEANDengueDay reminded us why our Wolbachia method protecting millions across Indonesia, Laos, Vietnam & beyond matters. At this week's Asia Dengue Summit in Manila, we're sharing
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Your garden could be a mosquito nursery. Plant saucers breed Aedes aegypti mosquitoes - disease vectors affecting millions. Simple weekend action: empty plant trays, clear gutters. Combined with our Wolbachia method, we're protecting 13.5 million people globally!
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Record outbreaks everywhere—except where we work. 📖 2/2.
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🚀 2024 Annual Review is live!. Despite the worst dengue year on record (14M cases globally), our #Wolbachia method delivered:. ✅ 13.5M people protected.✅ 1M #dengue cases prevented.✅ 70K hospitalisations averted.✅ $331M healthcare costs saved.1/2
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Maybe it's time we got cleverer? Our #Wolbachia method works WITH nature to reduce disease transmission instead of fighting a 200-million-year winning streak! #funfactfriday 2/2.
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Let's face it: Mosquitoes are the ultimate survivors! They've been around for 200+ million years - outlasting dinosaurs and every human attempt to eliminate them. Dinosaurs went extinct, mosquitoes didn't! 🦟 1/2
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Learn more about our approach to sustainability here:
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The most sustainable public health solutions mimic nature. World Environment Day:.✅ Our Wolbachia method protects 13.5+ million people with zero ongoing pesticides. ✅ Self-sustaining. ✅ Ecosystem-safe. ✅ Evidence-based. Environmental health done right. 🌍
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Who says mosquitoes don't have a sense of humour? 😂 . They're clearly the most supportive followers of camping season! And whilst we can't stop them liking your posts, our #Wolbachia method can stop them spreading dengue. #funfactfriday #mosquitofacts
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2/2 Climate change and urbanisation are accelerating the spread. But we're fighting back with innovative solutions. Learn how we're making a difference with our #Wolbachia method: 🦟🔬. #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #climatechange.
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1/2 The reality is alarming: mosquito-borne diseases kill over 1 million people and affect 700 million annually. That's 1 in 10 people worldwide. 🌍 #dengue
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