What’s happening, told honestly.
This page lists no dated dispatches yet. What we already publish is below: the live surveillance record, the journal and the open datasets.
Tiger mosquito in Europe: spread, surveillance and what it means for residents
The Asian tiger mosquito has spread across much of Europe. Here is how it arrived, how public health bodies track it, and what residents can do.
ReadMosquito species and recognising them: a guide to common biting mosquitoes
Learn how public health bodies group the mosquitoes that bite people, which species carry which diseases, and what features help you recognise them.
ReadMalaria: what it is, how it shows and how to prevent it
A plain guide to malaria: how the parasite reaches people, which early symptoms matter, who faces severe risk and which prevention measures public health bodies recommend.
ReadMosquito bites on holiday in Australia: the tropical north, the outback and the coast
How to plan around mosquito risk in Australia's tropical north, the outback and the coast, with practical steps that work wherever you travel.
ReadMosquitoes in Poland: species, biting behaviour and protection without unnecessary chemicals
Which mosquitoes bite in Poland, when they bite, and how to protect yourself and vulnerable relatives with proven repellents, clothing and barriers rather than guesswork.
ReadCulex annulirostris: the common banded mosquito and encephalitis in Australia
A plain guide to the common banded mosquito, the viruses it can carry in Australia, and the protective steps public health agencies recommend for readers and their families.
ReadBarmah Forest virus: symptoms and how it differs from Ross River virus
Barmah Forest virus causes fever, joint pain and rash. Learn the symptoms, how long they last, and how this infection differs from Ross River virus.
ReadMalaria and physical protection: what nets and screens do and their limits
Nets, screens and covered skin reduce malaria risk, but no single barrier is perfect. Here is what each measure does and where it stops working.
ReadRoss River virus in Australia: symptoms, spread and prevention
Ross River virus is Australia's most common mosquito-borne infection. Learn the symptoms, how it spreads, and the practical steps that reduce your risk of bites.
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