Mustapha Opeyemi Mustapha

Mosquitoes, belonging to the family “Culicidae”, are notorious for transmitting several life-threatening diseases, making them the deadliest insects in the world. They are responsible for spreading pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, protozoans, and nematodes that cause diseases including malaria, dengue, chikungunya, Zika, West Nile, yellow fever, filariasis, japanise encephalitis, rift valley fever e.t.c. These diseases collectively result in millions of deaths and severe illnesses globally, primarily affecting tropical and subtropical regions. This document explores mosquito-borne diseases by prevalence and burden, offering insights into their transmission, impact, and key facts.