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World Mosquito Program (WMP)
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The World Mosquito Program (WMP) is a not-for-profit initiative that works to protect the global community from mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, Zika and chikungunya. Previously known as the Eliminate Dengue Program, the World Mosquito Program uses naturally occurring bacteria called Wolbachia to reduce the ability of mosquitoes to transmit these disease-causing virusesA growing body of evidence to support the efficacy of the method includes a randomised trial in Indonesia showing a 77% reduction in dengue incidence in areas treated with Wolbachia. Dengue has effectively been eliminated as a public health concern in north Queensland in the decade since implementation began there. Meanwhile, ongoing projects in Asia and the Americas continue to show promising results. Following years of laboratory research, independent risk analysis and field trials, WMP has undertaken deployments in 11 countries around the world and has widespread support from communities, governments and regulators. We are undergoing rapid organizational growth. In addition, scale-up plans for national deployments in existing countries are in preparation. WMP is funded through major grants, government departments and philanthropic supporters from all over the world. You can find out more by visiting www.worldmosquitoprogram.org.