2026 Health and Social Protection Mapping

A mosquito’s guide to viral emergence: Global research collaboration to strengthen preparedness in Sweden and abroad

Janina Krambrich

Mosquitoes transmit viruses such as Japanese encephalitis and chikungunya. Through field studies in Vietnam and lab tests in Sweden, this DDB examines global virus spread and the potential for mosquito-borne transmission in Sweden. The findings highlight how climate, ecology, and globalization shape infection risks and underscore the need for global collaboration, capacity building, and integrated preparedness for emerging health threats.