How Genetically Modified Mosquitos can end malaria in Africa – Dr. Santos

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How Genetically Modified Mosquitos can end malaria in Africa – Dr. Santos

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S. Akioye,  The Star,  2023.

With over 200 million cases every year and nearly 700,000 deaths, Malaria is currently one of Africa’s most dreaded sicknesses. While there have been efforts at finding different drugs for treatment, scientists are working on an innovative solution using genetically modified mosquitoes to eradicate malaria spreading mosquitoes in Africa. In this interview with Dr. Michael Santos of GeneConvene Global Collaborative, SEUN AKIOYE finds out how it will work.