Wolbachia mosquitoes reduce dengue cases in Indonesia significantly

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Indonesia's Ministry of Health confirms Wolbachia mosquitoes reduce dengue cases by 77% and hospitalizations by 86%. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes with Wolbachia reached 20%, below the ideal 60% for effectiveness. Research spanned 12 years, with four stages from 2011 to 2023. WHO endorsed Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes in 2023. Public advised to continue prevention efforts alongside Wolbachia release.


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