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How we protect the UK from vector-borne diseases like dengue and West Nile virus

Posted by: Blog Editor, Posted on: 21 May 2025 - Categories: Health Protection, Zoonoses
Aedes vexans mosquito © Anders Lindstrom

As West Nile virus is detected in mosquitoes collected in the UK for the first time, we take a look at how UKHSA is protecting the UK from vector-borne diseases

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How we monitor invasive mosquitoes and stop them spreading in the UK

Posted by: Blog Editor, Posted on: 3 December 2024 - Categories: Zoonoses
The mosquito Aedes albopictus, sitting on a green stem

As we release data showing a significant rise in travel-related infections like dengue and malaria, we speak to Colin Johnston, Senior Medical Entomologist at UKHSA, about his team’s work on invasive mosquito surveillance. Read on to find out how we …

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