Scott O'Neill

CEO, World Mosquito Program Group

[John-Arne Røttingen @jarottingen]

Dengue Cases Approach Historic Highs Worldwide; Local Transmission Seen In Europe https://t.co/nF2NpIytHP

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Several countries in the African region are currently experiencing severe outbreaks of dengue, with Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, and Mali being the most affected.

Dengue, a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes🦟, poses a significant health challenge in the region.

[World Mosquito Program (WMP) @MosquitoProgram]

According to @Nature, these are the science events to watch in 2024. A list that includes our very own #wolbachia method! #dengue #science https://t.co/DNS783u2tq

[World Mosquito Program (WMP) @MosquitoProgram]

🇱🇦 In partnership with @save_children & Lao PDR Ministry of Health, our Wolbachia method reached 32 villages, impacting 86K people in the battle against #dengue. Here's a closer look at our journey & and the inspiring stories of those involved. #WeWelcomeWolbachia

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[World Mosquito Program (WMP) @MosquitoProgram]

You can learn more about our #Wolbachia method and the role it can play in fighting mosquito-borne diseases on our dedicated microsite:

https://t.co/m94l7E9JK8

#ChangeIt #monashuni #WeWelcomeWolbachia #dengue #Zika #COP28 2/2

[Rory Gibb @roryjgibb]

Our new paper on dengue emergence in Vietnam is out now in @NatureComms! We studied the role of urban infrastructure, climate change and mobility in shaping patterns of dengue disease, and here's what we found (🧵1/7) https://t.co/60a699l0Fz

[WHO Foundation @WHOFoundation]

Ever heard of Wolbachia? 🦟 This naturally occurring bacteria plays a crucial role – when introduced to mosquitoes, it inhibits their ability to transmit diseases like dengue fever, Zika, and malaria! 🌍✨ #COP28 #ClimateAction #MosquitoMagic

[Omar Akbari @Omar_Akbari_]

As temperatures rise, dengue fever infections keep surging around the world | CBC News https://t.co/L3cR4UUXUj

[The Lambrechts Lab @lambrechtslab.bsky.social @LambrechtsLab]

Bangladesh faces its worst dengue epidemic on record https://t.co/Pcn6MloN58 via @LeMonde_EN

[nature @Nature]

Three cities in Colombia saw a dramatic fall in dengue in the years following the introduction of mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia, a bacterium that prevents the insect from transmitting viruses https://t.co/975sGuFCf9

[GlobalVectorHub @GlobalVectorHub]

🦟"#Dengue is spreading in #Europe: how worried should we be?
The post-#COVID travel boom combined with a warm summer have led to dengue #outbreaks in #Italy and #France." by @MiryamNaddaf https://t.co/lBoEUwhG4N via @Nature

[Katie Anders @katieanders99]

@ScottLOneill Reanalysis of the #Wolbachia trial data by @sdufault11 gives empirical support to these model predictions:
efficacy against #dengue ⬆️ from 77.1 to 82.7% when human and mosquito movement better accounted for https://t.co/djw5pDFjqG
@TAlexPerkins @SeanCavany

[WorldDengueDay @WorldDengueDay]

Local #dengue fever cases in #Taiwan exceed 15,000 this year
https://t.co/cSUkv40uPz

[James Cook Uni @jcu]

Scientists say the release of #mosquitoes containing the Wolbachia bacteria has practically eliminated dengue fever cases in #NorthQueensland.
Full story 👉 https://t.co/RChUIJgOqo

[Scott O'Neill @ScottLOneill]

New paper suggesting that bias in trial design might have resulted in an underestimation of the measured efficacy of Wolbachia for controlling dengue in Indonesian trial https://t.co/06Df6exKEI

[Perran Ross @MosWhisperer]

Wolbachia evolves rapidly in cell lines, in contrast to long-term stability in novel insect hosts. Fascinating and important work!

https://t.co/L7dEkzTQtV

[Scott O'Neill @ScottLOneill]

Nice article in NYT about our work, primarily in Colombia. Congratulation to the whole team in Colombia

[World Mosquito Program (WMP) @MosquitoProgram]

1/ 📢Exciting news! Our work is featured today in the @nytimes. If you're short on time, here are the key takeaways:

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[GlobalVectorHub @GlobalVectorHub]

🦟"#Bangladesh🇧🇩: Nearly 1,000 people die of #dengue in severe #outbreak"
https://t.co/KrUvx7pC0r via @BBCWorld

[antaranews.com @antaranews]

Uji coba bakteri Wolbachia yang dapat melumpuhkan virus dengue dalam nyamuk Aedes aegypti diperluas ke sejumlah kota di Indonesia pada 2023.

Laman #infografik: https://t.co/t48K59x16y

[Institute for Health Modeling & Climate Solutions @IMACS_global]

"There are discreet, immediately investable opportunities that can drive huge improvements today in reducing the health effects of heat,” such as Wolbachia to combat #dengue and clean AC technology, says @NeilBuddyShah from @CHAI_Health at #CGI2023.