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We're Transmission Zero: an international research programme working to develop innovative genetic tools to stop malaria transmission. www.transmissionzero.org

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Malaria No More UK @malarianomoreuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Leading UK-backed malaria scientists say the case for investment goes beyond #malaria itself. 88% say it strengthens pandemic preparedness 80% say it makes the UK safer 80% say it benefits UK public health Ending malaria is good for the world...and good for Britain
Blue red and cream text graphic reads: "Malaria science is vital to secure a steady pipeline of innovative products and tools...it is a vital component of epidemic and pandemic preparedness and resilience." -- UK-backed malaria scientist, Malaria Science Index respondent
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
What happens when the classroom meets the laboratory? For students visiting our labs ahead of #WorldMosquitoDay, learning about mosquitoes and malaria went beyond textbooks - bringing science to life and giving them a glimpse into the research shaping the fight against #malaria.
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
This #WorldMosquitoDay, we’re reflecting on the impact malaria can have on children – through illness, disrupted education and the strain placed on families and communities. Every child deserves the chance to learn and thrive without malaria standing in their way. Read more here: bit.ly/4wIOvQ3
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Protecting our children today will shape their futures tomorrow
Africa has the youngest population in the world with more than 400 million young people aged between the ages of 15 to 35 years. This is a generation filled with potential and the power to shape the c...
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Children are disproportionately affected by malaria. Ahead of #WorldMosquitoDay, students from schools across Bagamoyo visited our labs to learn about mosquitoes, malaria transmission and prevention. Inspiring curiosity today can help shape a future beyond malaria.
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
T0 Research assistant and PhD student, Calvin Yee, highlights why building a strong evidence base for safe and responsible technology is essential. From developing the science to ensuring it is ready for field evaluation, every step must be grounded in rigorous evidence. #WorldMosquitoDay #malaria
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
This Thursday is #WorldMosquitoDay, and we’re spotlighting the researchers at T0 who are working to rethink how we tackle malaria. Hear from Research Assistant @Ahira Varkey on how her MRes project with the group sparked her interest in innovative approaches to malaria control.
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Hear from T0’s Dickson Lwetojiera as shares how personal experiences have shaped his mission to end malaria. For Dickson and the team, this is more than science. This is about creating a future where malaria no longer reshapes the lives of generations to come. #WorldMosquitoDay
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Our researchers, working in partnership between the UK and Tanzania through Transmission Zero, are exploring something extraordinary: a mosquito that cannot spread malaria. Dickson explains how it works and why it matters. #malaria #genedrive
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Rankin photographed the scientists who could end malaria in our lifetime. Three of them are in today's Daily Express - featuring Dickson Lwetoijera from Transmission Zero. Extraordinary international partnerships with one goal: Zero Malaria. Read the full article here: bit.ly/4gZEx8s
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Rankin turns lens to scientists battling one of the deadliest diseases
EXCLUSIVE: The legendary photographer has helped to highlight a crucial area of international research.
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
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 #AfricaMonth #Malaria #GeneDrive
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Ending malaria is an African development priority | Transmission Zero
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 prosp...
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
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 innovative new technologies in Tanzania. Read it here: bit.ly/4nc8Jy8
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How the UK quietly became a research powerhouse in the fight against malaria
The UK is driving pioneering malaria research in areas including genetic engineering, vaccines, and medicines. In Tanzania, the scientists involved tell Nick Ferris why research to tackle the disease ...
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
‼️ 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. 💻 Online webinar 📅 May 7th 2026 🕐 13.00 - 14.00 CET 🔗 bit.ly/49vO16N
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
T0 are proud to be highlighted 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 🌍 bit.ly/42lKAvE
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Africa’s victory over malaria will be built at home - Daily News
DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania, like many countries in Africa, has fought malaria for generations. Our existing tools, from insecticide treated nets to antimalarial medicines, continue to save millions of li...
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Focussing on Plasmodium oocysts developing inside the mosquito, this new review 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: ➡️https://bit.ly/4mWY6zo
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
#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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Community action is key to reducing malaria in Tanzania
As World Malaria Day (25 April 2026) approaches, there is a renewed call to strengthen malaria education for communities across Tanzania, where the disease continues to have far-reaching health, socia...
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Innovation is critical in the fight against malaria. Explore our latest carousel to see 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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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
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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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
How can malaria be prevented? Our latest carousel explores key strategies for prevention and control, from avoiding mosquito bites to the recommended treatments. With early diagnosis and prompt treatment, malaria is a preventable and curable disease. #WorldMalariaDay #DrivenToEndMalaria
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
How can global collaborations accelerate progress against malaria? Prisca Kweyamba shares how strong international partnerships can keep research rooted in local realities, while drawing on global expertise to drive more effective solutions. #WorldMalariaDay #DrivenToEndMalaria
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
In the lead up to #WorldMalariaDay, we’re spotlighting the Transmission Zero researchers working to understand and ultimately defeat malaria. Research Associate, Lison Laroche, is exploring how Plasmodium infection reshapes mosquito biology from within to better understand #malaria transmission.
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Ahead of #WorldMalariaDay, we’re exploring what malaria is and how it affects the body. Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are transmitted through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. To learn more, explore our carousel below! ⬇️
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
#WorldMalariaDay is fast approaching on 25 April! Throughout this week, we’ll be raising awareness around malaria – from how it spreads and how we can prevent it, to the innovations driving us closer to elimination. Follow along and stay tuned to learn more about malaria 🦟 #DrivenToEndMalaria
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
#WorldHealthDay 2026: “Stand for Health. Stand with Science.” At T0, we support locally led research and real-world vector control solutions to drive lasting impact against malaria. From the lab to the field, we work with partners to ensure science translates into meaningful, lasting impact.
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Following International Women’s Day, we’re still reflecting on the scientists shaping global health. As Felista Tarimo highlights, locally led research is key to a malaria free future. Read more about Felista's work here: bit.ly/4rML4pf
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Following International Women’s Day, we’re spotlighting the women at T0 driving research forward throughout March. Dina leads the discovery of antiparasitic effectors and molecular parasitology activities at Imperial. Through her leadership, Dina is driving new strategies for malaria control.
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Following International Women’s Day, we’re continuing to spotlight the women driving T0's research forward. Karen explains why understanding mosquito populations is key for malaria control – and encourages more young women to pursue fulfilling science beyond the lab. Read more here: bit.ly/47wAbjw
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate Beatrice Magani, whose work at T0 shows how science can drive meaningful change. She advocates for African-led innovation while encouraging young women to enter the life sciences. Read about her work here: bit.ly/47wAbjw
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Today marks International Women’s Day, and we’re celebrating the women helping to drive the future of malaria research in Tanzania. From fieldwork to molecular research, women are helping shape the next generation of malaria solutions. Read Karen and Beatrice’s blog here: bit.ly/47wAbjw
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International Women's Day 2026 - The women rewriting the future of malaria control
As the world marks International Women's Day on 8 March 2026, Transmission Zero researchers, Karen Nelwin Zablon and Beatrice Philip Magani, discuss the importance of young women in science. In the fi...
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
In the lead-up to #InternationalWomensDay, we’re spotlighting Justina Mosha, whose work bridges science and communities to drive progress towards a malaria-free future. Justina reminds us that “science needs girls’ voices – especially in Africa”. Read her blog to learn more: bit.ly/4rML4pf
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
“This is African science, conducted by African researchers, addressing an African challenge.” - HE President Hassan We are honoured to see our work on innovative tools for malaria control recognised at this level, and proud to be working towards a malaria-free world together 🌍 📰 bit.ly/4tBSs8E
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Samia pushes for sustainable financing, strong African leadership in malaria fight
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has stressed that the fight against malaria in Africa requires strong African leadership and stewardship, genuine ownership of programmes, and long-term political...
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, read Felista and Justina’s blog to learn how they are engaging communities and inspiring girls to pursue careers in science: bit.ly/4rML4pf
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
🌍 Today marks World NTD Day. NTDs cause chronic illness, disability, and stigma, while perpetuating cycles of inequality and poverty. Today is an opportunity to not only celebrate progress, but also to recognise the need for renewed global commitment. ⬇️ Read our factsheet below!
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
In our latest blog, we unpack our new Nature paper, where our team have developed a strain of mosquito in Tanzania that can block malaria transmission - the first genetically modified mosquito ever to be created in Africa, by African researchers. Read here: bit.ly/4p72aMF #malaria #genedrive
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Transmission Zero scientists achieve landmark breakthrough in the fight against malaria in Tanzania
Our new study published in Nature marks a milestone for African-led innovation, as our researchers develop genetically modified mosquitoes capable of blocking malaria transmission in Tanzania.
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Could mosquitoes help us in the fight against malaria? 🦟 Our new study shows how genetically modified mosquitoes could change the future of malaria control and elimination - with innovation and collaboration leading the way. Read the paper here: bit.ly/4rPAEG8
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Want to know more about today’s Nature paper? 💡 Transmission Zero scientists have generated the first transgenic mosquitoes in Africa and shown that they’re effective in resisting malaria parasite infection. Read the Imperial News Story here: bit.ly/3YhB8r4 #genedrive #malaria
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Imperial-led project brings gene-drive mosquitoes closer to reality in Africa
An Imperial-led project has made a major advancement in developing gene drive modified mosquitoes to eliminate malaria transmission in Africa.
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Hear from Professor George K. Christophides on Transmission Zero’s latest research, published today in @nature.com and featured in @newscientist.com!🧬 Read the New Scientist article here: bit.ly/44nqXER Read the full Nature paper here: bit.ly/4rPAEG8
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Genetic trick to make mosquitoes malaria resistant passes key test
The rollout of a type of genetic technology called a gene drive for tackling malaria could be edging closer after a lab study supports its success
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
A new paper published in @nature.com describes how Transmission Zero researchers have successfully generated the first transgenic mosquitoes in Africa, and that these prevent malaria parasite development when tested under containment! 📢 Read the Nature paper here: bit.ly/4rPAEG8
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
On #WorldChildrensDay, we’re reminded that every child deserves the opportunity to grow up healthy and full of potential. Today, let’s commit to driving innovation and accelerating progress toward malaria elimination.Every step toward ending malaria is a step toward a safer future for every child.
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
We're proud to be mentioned in Unitaid's new landscape report on genetically modified mosquitoes 🦟 The report outlines the urgent need for new tools to control VBDs and explores pathways to turn this research into impact. Find out more here: bit.ly/4824qi1 Read the full report here: bit.ly/43EwXbX
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Disease-transmitting mosquitoes face a new enemy - Unitaid
New Unitaid landscape report explores the potential of genetically modified mosquitoes to contribute to the fight against malaria, dengue and other infectious diseases.
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Listen to Transmission Zero's Dickson Lwetoijera and Nikolai Windbichler on Foreign Policy's new podcast: The Threshold! Hear why innovation in malaria control is so urgent, and how we are working on new approaches to stop mosquitoes spreading disease here: bit.ly/3WLcONH #GeneDrive #Malaria
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Out-of-the-Box Innovations Against Malaria
How genetically modified mosquitoes and other strategies could dramatically reduce malaria transmission.
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Science thrives on trust 🤝 This #WorldScienceDay, we reflect on the theme “Trust, Transformation and Tomorrow: The Science We Need for 2050”. At Transmission Zero, we’re building transformative tools to combat global health challenges for a safer, more equitable tomorrow. www.transmissionzero.org
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
The fight against #malaria is at a crossroads. Closing the door on research means closing the door to potential tools that could help reverse stalled progress and save lives: bit.ly/4lwyckc #IUCNCongress
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Science for Biodiversity
Synthetic biology: Hope for conservation requires keeping all options on the table.
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
(1/6) As this year's #WorldMosquitoDay campaign comes to a close, we reflect on the global fight against malaria. Ending malaria doesn't just involve science. Strong policies, cross-border collaboration, and sustained investment are essential. Let’s keep malaria on the global agenda.
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
This week we are celebrating #WorldMosquitoDay! Hear from Transmission Zero researcher, Kirsty Moane, about how decoding mosquito immune responses in the midgut could pave the way for malaria-resistant mosquitoes and disrupt parasite transmission.
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
This #WorldMosquitoDay we are delighted to see our research, and the breakthroughs of our team at Ifakara Health Institute, highlighted in Gates Notes: bit.ly/3HH1ldR | bit.ly/3JIGIP2 It’s an honour to be working toward a malaria-free world together! 🌍
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Scientists have created a revolutionary mosquito that is incapable of transmitting malaria
In Tanzania, scientists have created a revolutionary mosquito that is incapable of passing along malaria. The project is called Transmission Zero, and you can read more about it now on Gates Notes: https://gatesnot.es/3HkuKup
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
#WorldMosquitoDay is not only a reminder of the global health burden caused by mosquitoes, but also an opportunity to celebrate progress and innovation! Scientific breakthroughs, like gene drive technology are driving us closer to a malaria-free world. Read more in our factsheet below!
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Today commemorates the 1897 discovery that female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria to humans. Despite this historic achievement, malaria continues to claim many lives every year. Through research, community action, and global cooperation, we can achieve a malaria-free world! #WorldMosquitoDay
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Tomorrow is #WorldMosquitoDay! Hear from Transmission Zero researcher Calvin Yee about his work developing robust and efficient monitoring tools to support gene drive field trials - an essential step in validating this novel technology.
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
This Wednesday marks #WorldMosquitoDay! The Anopheles mosquito, responsible for spreading #malaria, goes through four unique life stages: egg, larva, pupae, and adult. Understanding malaria begins with understanding the mosquitoes themselves. Read our factsheet below 🔽
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Transmission Zero @transmission-zero.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
We had the honour to meet with H.E Former President Kikwete of Tanzania this Sunday to discuss the international Transmission Zero project. This meeting served as a powerful reminder of the value of international collaboration, which is essential for driving sustainable progress in public health.
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