Hybrid mosquitoes? Evidence from rural Tanzania on how local communities conceptualize and respond to modified mosquitoes as a tool for malaria control

Hybrid mosquitoes? Evidence from rural Tanzania on how local communities conceptualize and respond to modified mosquitoes as a tool for malaria control

Abstract Background Different forms of mosquito modifications are being considered as potential high-impact and low-cost tools for future malaria control in Africa. Although still under evaluation, the eventual success of these technologies will require high-level public acceptance. Understanding pr...

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Main Authors: Marceline F. Finda, Fredros O. Okumu, Elihaika Minja, Rukiyah Njalambaha, Winfrida Mponzi, Brian B. Tarimo, Prosper Chaki, Javier Lezaun, Ann H. Kelly, Nicola Christofides
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria elimination
Genetically-modified mosquitoes
Gene drives
Public perceptions
Community engagement
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-021-03663-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-021-03663-9

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