The World Mosquito Program (WMP) is a not-for-profit group of companies owned by Monash University that works to protect the global community from mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, Zika, yellow fever and chikungunya.
Since releasing the first Wolbachia mosquitoes in 2011, evidence from international pilot studies shows that we can use Wolbachia more broadly to decrease the risk of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes transmitting viruses. Multiple trials in various locations demonstrate that our method is a safe and effective way to help prevent the spread of diseases across entire cities and regions.
We continue to rapidly expand our operations by building partnerships with local governments and communities around the world who are embracing our Wolbachia method.
The World Mosquito Program has staff working in countries across Oceania, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and offices established in Australia, Vietnam, France and Panama.
We have projects operating in 11 countries and our Wolbachia-carrying mosquitoes have reached 8 million people (as at September 2021).
In areas where Wolbachia is self-sustaining at a high level, monitoring shows that virus transmission is greatly reduced. Our measured impact is consistent with local elimination of disease. We are committed to improving health conditions and strengthening the capacity of local communities around the world to help reduce the threat of mosquito-borne diseases.
Through collaboration and innovation, we help ease the burden for thousands of communities at risk.
Stories
Read stories from our team members, laboratories, project sites and local communities.
From the team
The World Mosquito Program employs a large number of talented individuals around the globe. Currently our people comprise more than 28 nationalities and nearly half of our team are women.
From project sites
Read about where we’re working around the world and how we’re empowering communities to prevent mosquito-borne diseases in their area.
From community members
Read personal stories of people who have been affected by mosquito-borne diseases, and are now working with us to help prevent them.