Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Laos Expands Eco-Friendly Mosquito Program to Fight Dengue
Laos is using a new way to fight dengue fever, a disease spread by mosquitoes.
They're releasing mosquitoes that have a special bacteria called Wolbachia.
This bacteria makes the mosquitoes unable to spread dengue.
This method was tested before and worked well, protecting many people.
Many people support this method, which is good for the environment.
There were fewer dengue cases in the first half of 2025 than in the same period the year before.
The government and people are working together to keep homes clean to reduce mosquito breeding.
Laos expands Wolbachia mosquito releases to combat dengue fever.
The method utilizes safe bacteria to prevent dengue transmission by mosquitoes.
A pilot project in 2022 protected nearly 86,000 people in 32 villages.
Laos reported 6,746 dengue cases as of August 16, including one death.
Citizens and the government are working together to fight dengue fever.
- Who
- The Laos government and its citizens.
- What
- Laos is expanding the release of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes to combat dengue fever.
- When
- As of August 16, Laos reported 6,746 cases of dengue fever.
- Where
- Laos, particularly in Vientiane.
- Why
- To reduce the spread of dengue fever and protect public health.
- Method
- Releasing Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes
- Purpose
- To combat dengue fever
- Pilot Project
- 2022, protected 86,000 people
- Cases (as of Aug 16)
- 6,746 cases, including one death
- Location of highest cases
- Vientiane