The Implementation of The Wolbachia Mosquito Program in ‎Dengue Fever Control Efforts in Indonesia

  • Authors

    • Suharno Zen Biomedical Science Study Program, University of Muhammadiyah Metro, Indonesia
    • Agus Sutanto Postgraduate Biology Education, University of Muhammadiyah Metro, Indonesia
    • Muhfahroyin Postgraduate Biology Education, University of Muhammadiyah Metro, Indonesia
    • Handoko Santoso Postgraduate Biology Education, University of Muhammadiyah Metro, Indonesia
    • Achyani Postgraduate Biology Education, University of Muhammadiyah Metro, Indonesia
    • Hening Widowati Postgraduate Biology Education, University of Muhammadiyah Metro, Indonesia
    • Agus Sujarwanta Postgraduate Biology Education, University of Muhammadiyah Metro, Indonesia
    https://doi.org/10.14419/w4qy0359

    Received date: July 8, 2025

    Accepted date: August 12, 2025

    Published date: December 12, 2025

  • Dengue Fever; Indonesia; Qualitative Study; Vector Control

  • Abstract

    Dengue fever remains a significant public health threat in Indonesia, with periodic outbreaks contributing to morbidity and mortality across ‎the archipelago. Traditional vector control methods, such as insecticide use and environmental management, have shown limited long-term ‎effectiveness due to resistance development and inconsistent implementation. In response, Indonesia has adopted the Wolbachia Mosquito ‎Program as an innovative biological approach to suppress dengue transmission. This study employs a qualitative literature review methodology to examine the implementation and effectiveness of Wolbachia-infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in controlling dengue cases across ‎various Indonesian regions. Drawing on peer-reviewed journals, government reports, and project documentation, this review explores the scientific rationale for Wolbachia use, its field deployment strategies, community engagement processes, and preliminary health outcomes. Findings suggest that Wolbachia can significantly reduce the vectorial capacity of mosquitoes by limiting viral replication, offering a sustainable, non-chemical vector-control alternative. In areas such as Yogyakarta, early trials have demonstrated a substantial decline in dengue incidence following Wolbachia release. Furthermore, strong community involvement, transparent communication, and collaboration ‎with local health authorities were identified as critical success factors. Nevertheless, the review also highlights challenges, including scalability-‎ity, long-term monitoring, and public acceptance in diverse socio-cultural contexts. This study contributes to the growing body of evidence ‎supporting biologically based disease control methods and provides insights into the factors influencing their successful integration into ‎national public health strategies‎.

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    Zen, S., Sutanto , A. ., Muhfahroyin, Santoso, H., Achyani, Widowati, H., & Sujarwanta, A. (2025). The Implementation of The Wolbachia Mosquito Program in ‎Dengue Fever Control Efforts in Indonesia. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 14(8), 233-239. https://doi.org/10.14419/w4qy0359