Executive Summary
Project Wolbachia represents Singapore’s innovative approach to dengue control through biological intervention. By releasing male Wolbachia-carrying mosquitoes that produce non-viable eggs when mating with wild females, the program has achieved remarkable success in reducing both mosquito populations and dengue incidence across multiple deployment sites.
Case Study Analysis
Background & Challenge
Singapore has long struggled with dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease that poses significant public health risks. In the first half of 2024 alone, approximately 10,000 dengue cases were reported. Traditional control methods—insecticide spraying and source reduction—proved insufficient against the adaptive Aedes mosquito population.