📢PacMOSSI is pleased to share that our Co-Lead Associate Prof. Tessa Knox will speak at the upcoming Pacific Public Health Webinar Series 2025 on Dengue in the Pacific. Dr Knox will highlight vector control measures and share insights into our c...

We extend our sincere thanks to the Australian Government for their continued support through Partnerships for a Healthy Region and to other key partners including the Pacific-Community-SPC and the World Health Organization Western Pacific Region. ...

Dengue outbreaks remind us how important it is to stay informed about mosquito-borne diseases. Knowing how to prevent dengue and sharing that knowledge in our communities can help stop the spread and save lives. Let’s build awareness and protect ...

🚸🦟 Great to see schools in Samoa involved in residual insecticide spraying! Engaging young people and communities is key to building awareness and strengthening dengue mosquito control efforts across the Pacific. #PacMOSSI #Dengue

#Dengue remains a serious public health threat across our region. But through collaboration and resilience, we continue to make strides forward. At PacMOSSI, we are working to support partner countries in dengue outbreak preparedness and response t...

🌏The theme for this year’s MCAA and ARA symposium of “Beyond the bite - addressing the evolving landscape of vector control and vector-borne diseases” is a powerful reminder of the collective effort needed to stay ahead of mosquito-borne dis...

This week our PacMOSSI Co-leads Drs Amanda Murphy and Tessa Knox are in Torquay, Victoria for the 16th MCAA Conference and the 14th Arbovirus Research in Australia Symposium. On Wednesday 27th August, Amanda will be speaking at this major regional ...

🦟🌍 Every #WorldMosquitoDay is a chance to shine a light on mosquito-borne diseases and celebrate the ongoing fight against the world’s deadliest animal. Dengue outbreaks continue to affect Fiji, Samoa, American Samoa, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Naur...

📢 With dengue cases on the rise across the Pacific, it's more important than ever to stay informed and stay safe. 🦟 Take preventative measures, protect yourself from mosquito bites, and know the symptoms to watch out for. #PacMOSSI #Deng...

PacMOSSI is proud to have led development of the Vector Control Needs Assessment (VCNA) tool adapted by APMEN and Malaria Consortium to support countries across the Asia Pacific region. This tailored tool, aligned with the WHO Global Vector Control...

In response to a request from the Kiribati Ministry of Health & Medical Services (MHMS) following the recent dengue outbreak declaration, PacMOSSI supported a virtual spray training to enhance local vector control capacity. 🦟 This two-day tra...

This past week, the Cook Islands has declared a dengue outbreak. As cases continue to rise across Pacific Island nations 🌴🦟, it’s more important than ever to take preventative action. 💡 If residual spraying is offered in your area, please...

We’ve just wrapped up our 2025 Annual Meeting over two insightful days! 🌍✨ It was fantastic to connect with colleagues from health ministries, research institutes, and other partner organisations across the region, discussing important themes ...

📍 On the ground in Tonga! Rod Bellwood, one of our dedicated PacMOSSI team members, is currently in Tonga supporting the Ministry of Health in response to the ongoing dengue outbreak. 🦟 Rod is working alongside local teams to strengthen vect...

🌍🦟 World Malaria Day 2025: "Malaria Ends with Us – Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite" 🔥 Malaria remains a persistent threat in the Pacific, but together, we have the power to end it. Through strong surveillance, innovation, and coll...

🦟💥 Malaria hasn't gone anywhere — and World Malaria Day is tomorrow! While many of us are focused on the current dengue outbreaks across the Pacific 🌴, it’s just as important to remember that malaria still threatens some of our com...

👏 Incredible work by the Balawa community in Lautoka, Fiji — taking the lead in the fight against dengue by cleaning up streets, drains, and clearing mosquito breeding grounds. 🧹🦟🌿 This kind of community-led action is inspiring. It’s...

Our friends at the Samoa Ministry of Health are urging everyone to take action as dengue cases rise in the region. Tonga, Fiji, and French Polynesia are also seeing outbreaks — and Samoa is ramping up its response. 🦟 Let’s all do our part to ...

A recent case of dengue fever in Fiji has resulted in the tragic loss of a student, highlighting the continued public health risk posed by mosquito-borne diseases in the region. PacMOSSI stands in support of the Ministry of Health & Medical Serv...

🌍✨ Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures ✨🌍 This #WorldHealthDay, we recognize the importance of healthy beginnings—especially for women and children, who are most vulnerable to mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue. At PacMOSSI...

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Watch our PacMOSSI co-lead in action! 🌟 The Broadcasting Corporation of Niue is showcasing her work supporting the Niue Department of Health in strengthening mosquito surveillance. See how the department is making strides in protecting public heal...

🌏✈️ PacMOSSI Co-Lead Dr. Amanda Murphy recently spent two weeks in Niue, working closely with the Department of Health to develop a national mosquito management plan. 🦟 The visit included hands-on training in field collections and mosquito...

What’s the buzz about? 🦟🤔 Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) has been detected in a Brisbane mosquito and is circulating in the Darling Downs. While JEV is not known to be common in the Pacific Islands, mosquito-borne diseases like malaria, de...