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flag Oxitec releases genetically modified mosquitoes in Djibouti to fight urban malaria by reducing female mosquito populations.

flag A British biotech company, Oxitec, is releasing genetically engineered male mosquitoes in Djibouti City to combat rising malaria cases. flag The mosquitoes, bred in a local facility after being modified in the UK, carry a gene that causes female offspring to die before adulthood. flag Released in water-activated boxes, the males mate with wild females, reducing the population over time. flag This approach targets the invasive Anopheles stephensi mosquito, which spreads malaria in urban areas, resists insecticides, and bites during the day—making traditional methods less effective. flag The project, supported by Djibouti’s health ministry and following a 2024 pilot, aims to provide a sustainable solution amid declining global malaria funding.

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