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05/19/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/19/2021 07:13 WHO issues new guidance for research on genetically modified mosquitoes to fight malaria and other vector-borne diseases New guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) sets essential standards to inform future research and development on genetically modified mosquitoes, particularly in addressing issues relating to ethics, safety, affordability and effectiveness. Malaria and other vector-borne diseases, including dengue and Zika, affect millions globally. More than 400 000 people a year die from malaria alone. If pr...

Date Time Share WHO issues new guidance for research on genetically modified mosquitoes to fight malaria and other vector-borne diseases New guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) sets essential standards to inform future research and development on genetically modified mosquitoes, particularly in addressing issues relating to ethics, safety, affordability and effectiveness. Malaria and other vector-borne diseases, including dengue and Zika, affect millions globally. More than 400 000 people a year die from malaria alone. If proven safe, effective and affordable, genetically modif...

English News and Press Release on World about Health and Epidemic; published on 19 May 2021 by WHO

Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma has assured of the State’s commitment to the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Project of the Federal Government supported by the African Development Bank (AFDB) and the International Fund for African Development (IFAD). Speaking at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House Owerri at the weekend, when the project team paid a working visit to him, Governor Uzodimma said government is interested in ensuring that everything needed to qualify Imo State for the programme is provided to enable her benefit in all areas of the programme. H...

Joining forces to develop a research agenda on intersections of violence against children and violence against women Format Aník Gevers, Elizabeth Dartnall, Alessandra Guedes, and Claudia García-Moreno (8 April 2021) There is growing global recognition of the intersections between violence against women and violence against children. Unfortunately, there is insufficient interaction between these fields and evidence on how interventions should respond is limited. It is vital to identify key knowledge gaps in order to build evidence to address both forms of violence, through prevention and r...