Understanding the Resistance to Wolbachia Technology in Bali: Ministry of Health Reveals Causes and Solutions

Understanding the Resistance to Wolbachia Technology in Bali: Ministry of Health Reveals Causes and Solutions

CNN Indonesia Saturday, 25 Nov 2023 05:55 IWST The Ministry of Health said that the spread of Wolbachia mosquitoes in Bali was rejected by residents due to lack of socialization (Getty Images/Kevin Frayer) Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — Ministry of Health reveal the causes of resistance to implementing technology Wolbachia to suppress Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) … Read more

Wolbachia Technology in Jakarta: Impact, Implementation, and Controversy

Wolbachia Technology in Jakarta: Impact, Implementation, and Controversy

Jakarta – The Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) plans to use Wolbachia technology in five cities in Indonesia, namely West Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Bontang and Kupang. The wolbachia technology in question is the spread of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria to suppress dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) in Indonesia. As is known, dengue fever … Read more

Implementation of Wolbachia Mosquito Breeding in West Jakarta Awaits MoU Finalization with Ministry of Health

Implementation of Wolbachia Mosquito Breeding in West Jakarta Awaits MoU Finalization with Ministry of Health

Head of the West Jakarta Health Service (Kasudinkes), Erizon Safari, stated that breeding wolbachia mosquitoes in West Jakarta is still waiting for the finalization of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) and the DKI Provincial Government. “Now it looks like it has entered the final stage, yes. But that’s for … Read more

Wolbachia Mosquito and Dengue Fever: Is Fogging Still Necessary?

Wolbachia Mosquito and Dengue Fever: Is Fogging Still Necessary?

CNN Indonesia Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 19:16 IWST Illustration. The way the Wolbachia mosquito works is by suppressing the replication of the Dengue virus. (AP/Rick Bowmer) Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — Mosquito Wolbachia considered effective in reducing the spread dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF). This mosquito is said to be able to inhibit the growth of the … Read more

The Impact of Wolbachia Mosquitoes on Dengue Fever – Indonesian Ministry of Health Spread Wolbachia Mosquitoes in Five Cities

The Impact of Wolbachia Mosquitoes on Dengue Fever – Indonesian Ministry of Health Spread Wolbachia Mosquitoes in Five Cities

Jakarta – The Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) has spread Wolbachia mosquitoes in five Indonesian cities, starting from West Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Bontang and Kupang. The Wolbachia mosquito is the Aedes aegypti mosquito which is infected with Wolbachia bacteria to control the transmission of the dengue virus which causes dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF). Not a … Read more

Wolbachia Bacteria: A New Strategy to Control Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever in Indonesia

Wolbachia Bacteria: A New Strategy to Control Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever in Indonesia

The Aedes aegypti mosquito is the cause of dengue fever (illustration). The spread of mosquitoes containing Wolbachia bacteria is a new strategy to overcome the transmission of dengue hemorrhagic fever cases in Indonesia. REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) ensures the use of bacteria Wolbachia In efforts to control the transmission of dengue … Read more

Indonesia Rejects Government’s Wolbachia Mosquito Program: Health Risks, Tourism Threats, and National Security Concerns

Indonesia Rejects Government’s Wolbachia Mosquito Program: Health Risks, Tourism Threats, and National Security Concerns

VIVA Lifestyle – The Healthy Movement for Indonesian Society strongly rejects the Indonesian Government’s program which will spread millions of Aedes Aegypti mosquito eggs exposed to Wolbachia bacteria. The plan is to release 200 million Wolbachia mosquitoes on the island of Bali and 5 other cities in Indonesia, namely West Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Kupang and … Read more

Dengue Fever Prevention: Postponed Distribution of Wolbachia Mosquito Eggs in Denpasar and Buleleng

Dengue Fever Prevention: Postponed Distribution of Wolbachia Mosquito Eggs in Denpasar and Buleleng

Denpasar – The spread of millions of Wolbachia mosquito eggs in Denpasar and Buleleng has been postponed. In fact, originally the mosquito eggs would be distributed in Denpasar on Monday (13/11/2023) and Buleleng on Sunday (12/11/2023). So what happens to the wolbachia mosquito eggs that were canceled to be distributed? Chief of Partnership, Strategic Program … Read more

The Controversy Surrounding the Use of Wolbachia to Eradicate Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever

The Controversy Surrounding the Use of Wolbachia to Eradicate Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever

Denpasar – The efforts of the Denpasar City Government (Pemkot) to use the wolbachia method to eradicate dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) have drawn criticism. Senior researcher, Prof. Richard Claproth, recommends keeping sewers or waterways clean rather than using wolbachia. “It’s better if we spend a lot less money to build people’s mentality to clean up. … Read more

Denpasar Implements Wolbachia Technology to Treat Dengue Fever

Denpasar Implements Wolbachia Technology to Treat Dengue Fever

Denpasar – The Denpasar City Government (Pemkot) immediately implemented wolbachia technology to suppress cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF). The Denpasar City Health Office is now continuing to socialize in villages and sub-districts regarding the application of this technology. “We in Denpasar City have had socialization and approaches since February stakeholder and at this time … Read more