Transmission Zero is a global malaria research programme
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As Africa marks Africa Month and reflects on the ambitions of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, malaria experts are calling for malaria elimination to be viewed not only as a public health challenge, but as a critical development priority that will
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May 26
Following this #AfricaDay, we’re highlighting why malaria elimination must be recognised not only as a public health priority, but as a critical driver of Africa’s future growth, resilience, and prosperity.
Read the full blog here: bit.ly/49iWE4L
#Malaria #AfricaMonth
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May 7
‼️ Talk happening TODAY
Join us to hear from Dickson Lwetoijera on how gene drive approaches can block malaria development within mosquitoes and help us strengthen malaria elimination efforts at scale.
📅 May 7th 2026
🕐 13.00 - 14.00 CET
🔗 bit.ly/49vO16N
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May 6
Excited to see our work and scientists featured in The Independent 👏
This piece highlights how UK-Africa partnerships are critical for driving cutting-edge malaria research on gene drive technologies, advancing new technologies in Tanzania.
Read it here: bit.ly/4nc8Jy8
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May 6
‼️Talk happening tomorrow‼️
Join us to hear from Dickson Lwetoijera on how gene drive approaches can block malaria development within mosquitoes and help us strengthen malaria elimination efforts at scale.
📅 May 7th 2026
🕐 13.00 - 14.00 CET
🔗 bit.ly/49vO16N
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May 6
T0 are proud to be in H.E. President Samia Suluhu Hassan's piece in Daily News underlining the need to innovate and develop new tools, including gene drive, in the fight against malaria.
We proud to be working towards a malaria-free world together 🌍
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Apr 28
Focussing on Plasmodium oocysts developing inside the mosquito, this paper unpacks key gaps in our understanding - and why they matter for stopping transmission.
Read the paper here to take a closer look at one of malaria's most overlooked stages:
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Apr 25
#WorldMalariaDay is a reminder that eliminating malaria requires understanding and community action.
Read Justina Mosha’s new blog to learn why malaria continues to impact millions in Tanzania and how awareness can improve prevention.
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4d1RAnw
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Apr 24
Ahead of #WorldMalariaDay, Justina Mosha, a stakeholder engagement officer at T0, has been featured in a DM News article!
Read the article below!⬇️
As World Malaria Day on 25 April, approaches, there is a renewed call to strengthen malaria education for communities across Tanzania, where the disease continues to have far-reaching health, social, and economic impacts.
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Apr 24
Innovation is critical in the fight against malaria.
Our latest carousel explores how tools like vaccines and next-generation bed nets are reshaping malaria control.
Discover how T0 is developing a novel gene drive approach to tackle #malaria at its source.
#WorldMalariaDay
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Apr 23
How can we end malaria together?
Hear from T0’s Brian Tarimo on the power of partnership, from research institutions generating evidence to community leaders driving trust.
Only by working together can we drive lasting impact.🌍
#WorldMalariaDay #DrivenToEndMalaria
How can research institutions, affected communities and international partners work together to #EndMalaria?
Brian Tarimo, @transm0, @ifakarahealth, shares his thoughts for #WorldMalariaDay⬇️
#NowWeCanNowWeMust #WMD2026
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It’s today!
Don’t miss our webinar on how local leadership, global partnerships, and cross sectoral collaborations can advance the fight to #EndMalaria.
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/47OznH3
⏰15:00-16:30 CEST | 16:00-17:30 EAT | 9:00-10:30 EDT
#NowWeCanNowWeMust #WorldMalariaDay
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Apr 23
This #WorldMalariaDay, research scientist Prisca Kweyamba highlights the importance of preventing transmission at its source.
Her work focusses on developing transmission-blocking strategies to break the cycle of infection and move us closer to malaria elimination.
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Apr 22
Dickson Lwetoijera highlights how the continent is leading the development of cutting-edge tools, including T0's work on Africa’s first transgenic mosquito.
A powerful reminder that locally led research is central to driving sustainable malaria elimination.
#WorldMalariaDay
“Africa should own the science that can address challenges across the continent.”🦟🌍
For #WorldMalariaDay, Dickson Lwetoijera @DLwetoijera tells us about his work at @transm0 @ifakarahealth and why local leadership matters in the fight to #EndMalaria.⬇️
#NowWeCanNowWeMust #WMD2026
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Apr 22
How can malaria be prevented?
Our latest carousel explores strategies for prevention and control, from avoiding mosquito bites to the recommended treatments.
With early diagnosis and prompt treatment, malaria is preventable and curable.
#WorldMalariaDay #DrivenToEndMalaria
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