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View all search resultsObserving patterns of atmospheric conditions may help health authorities in better preparing mitigation and prevention efforts against the mosquito-borne disease, a recent study suggests, with the insect expected to flourish more in a warming world.
One of the main challenges hindering the expansion of the program to spread Wolbachia-infected mosquitos in dozens of other cities in Indonesia is limited funding, with the government aiming to work with international partners to overcome the hindrance.
The Jakarta Health Agency is preparing to distribute over 800 buckets containing around 150 Wolbachia-infected mosquito eggs to West Jakarta homes next week, in a new measure to prevent the spread of dengue.
Indonesia has seen almost three times as many deaths from dengue fever so far this year compared to the same period last year, as warmer weather triggered by the El Niño climate phenomenon drives up cases across the country.
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