PacMOSSI is proud to be a part of the redesignated WHO Collaborating Centre for Vector-Borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases at JCU: James Cook University, Australia through the Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine. Pictured is PacM...

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the power of #GivetoGain. Women in the Pacific play a vital role in their homes, communities and health systems. When women are given opportunities to lead, learn and share knowledge, the benefits ext...

From vision to impact, women are shaping the future of health through leadership in the Pacific and beyond. This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the PacMOSSI consortium is proud to support women through regional training and learn...

Neglected doesn’t mean inevitable. Dengue, Zika and chikungunya are mosquito-borne neglected tropical diseases affecting the Pacific but are preventable and controllable. On World NTD Day, PacMOSSI is proud to be part of the collective effort to...

Five days, 15 countries, one shared goal; building stronger mosquito surveillance for a healthier Pacific. Thank you to our partners, the Ministry Of Health & Medical Services - Solomon Islands, the National Vector Borne Disease Control Program...

What an inspiring week in Honiara! 🌴🦟On Friday we wrapped up the 2025 PacMOSSI Practical Workshop after five days of hands-on training, field activities, and shared learning across the Pacific.Participants applied their new skills to design...

We’re very pleased to engage with representatives from 16 Pacific Island countries who have joined us in Honiara for the 2025 PacMOSSI Practical Training on Aedes Surveillance! 🦟Throughout the week, participants have been actively engaging in ...

Day 1 of the 2025 PacMOSSI Practical Workshop is officially underway in Honiara!We were delighted to welcome participants from across the Pacific as we kicked off a week of learning, collaboration and hands-on practice in mosquito surveillance and ...

Get ready for the 2025 PacMOSSI Practical Workshop! Next week representatives from 18 countries across the Pacific will gather in Honiara to unite in strengthening mosquito surveillance for a #HealthyRegion. Across 5 days, participants will work si...

📢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...