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Genetic Engineering Triumph: Djibouti Deploys GMO Mosquitoes to Curb Malaria Threat
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Innovative Approach: Djibouti Launches ‘Friendly Mosquito Programme’ to Tackle Malaria Crisis

On May 23, 2024, genetically modified (GMO) mosquitoes were released in Djibouti, East Africa, as part of a ground-breaking initiative to fight malaria. This important event, which took place in the Djiboutian city suburb of Ambouli, is the result of a cooperative pilot project between Oxitec Ltd., the Djibouti government, and the well-known non-governmental organization...