Djibouti Takes Innovative Approach to Combat Malaria: Unleashes Genetically Modified Mosquitoes
Introduction
In a bold move to tackle the rising burden of malaria, Djibouti, a small East African nation, has initiated a groundbreaking project utilizing genetically modified mosquitoes. The project, known as the ‘Djibouti Friendly Mosquito Programme,’ aims to curb the proliferation of Anopheles stephensi, an invasive mosquito species responsible for transmitting malaria.
