Transmission Zero

🌍 Exciting news from Transmission Zero! 🌍 We're thrilled to announce that Dr Dina Vlachou spoke at the #SMARTSymposium on Vector-Borne and Tropical Infectious Diseases in Shenzhen, China. As a molecular biologist with a background in vector and parasite genetics, Dina's expertise has been instrumental in shaping T0's mission to address global health challenges such as #malaria. #GlobalHealth #TropicalDisease #InfectiousDisease #VectorBiology

Last week, delegates from Transmission Zero and Target Malaria had the privilege to visit the World Mosquito Program (WMP) offices in Valle del Cauca, Cali, where groundbreaking work is being done to combat dengue using Wolbachia infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. As well as gaining an insight into the Program’s approach to dengue control, our team also learnt about different mosquito release strategies and how to ensure impactful stakeholder engagement. #COP16Colombia #PublicHealth #PeaceWithNature 

📅 Monday 28th October @16:30 COT Today, Transmission Zero member Felista Tarimo will be speaking at the CBD COP-16 side event on “Innovation: Addressing the impact of vector-borne diseases on biodiversity and health”. This important discussion will explore the interconnectedness of people and the #environment, emphasising the need for innovative technologies like gene drive to combat the rise in infectious diseases linked to biodiversity loss. Join Felista at 16:30 COT today to learn more about how we can tackle these global challenges together! #Cop16Colombia #Biodiversity #GeneDrive #PeacewithNature 

🌿 Don't miss out on this exciting CBD COP-16 side event coming up on the 28th October! 🌿 Felista Tarimo from Transmission Zero will be speaking, and will share her expertise on how innovative technologies like #GeneDrive can help reduce the impact of vector-borne diseases on #biodiversity and #health.

#GeneDrives are an innovative technology which have the potential to address a wide range of environmental challenges, from tackling vector-borne diseases like #malaria to protecting endangered #ecosystems. Read the article below to find out how gene drive technologies can be utilised to bring #PeaceWithNature! ▶ https://bit.ly/4h2qT21 #COP16Colombia #Innovation #SynBio

🌍🎉 Celebrating a Milestone in Global Health: Egypt Declared Malaria-Free! 🎉🌍 Huge congratulations to #Egypt for achieving an official #malariafree certification from the World Health Organization! This achievement is a monumental moment for Egypt and is the result of decades of dedication, collaboration and commitment. Not only will this monumental success improve the health and wellbeing of millions, but will also serve to strengthen global efforts in the fight against malaria. #Malaria #MalariaEradication #Egypt

🗓️ 21 Oct - 1 Nov 2024 Cali will welcome nations for #COP16Colombia to accelerate the implementation of the #KMGBF goals and targets. It’s time to make #PeaceWithNature 🌱 ➡️https://lnkd.in/dAtxN-aE COP16 Colombia UN Biodiversity

The ceremonial opening of #COP16Colombia, under the theme #PeaceWithNature, set a hopeful tone for the next two weeks.   Delegates from around the world have gathered to assess progress and accelerate efforts towards implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF. As the first COP since adopting the #KMGBF, this moment is about turning commitments into concrete actions to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.   Missed the opening? Watch the full event here: https://lnkd.in/e7vhc6XC   Join the conversation and stay updated: https://lnkd.in/eTcGrjVY

🚨 Starting today!   The #KMGBFPavilion at #COP16Colombia kicks off discussions on implementing the #KMGBF. Stay tuned for updates on this vital space for dialogue on biodiversity conservation, sustainable use, and fair and equitable sharing of genetic resources. https://lnkd.in/dgTyNy9y

Exciting news from Cali, Colombia! ✨ Commencing today is the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity, running until November 1st 2024. We’re proud to announce that Felista Tarimo, Brian B. Tarimo, and Dickson Lwetoijera are attending on behalf of Transmission Zero and Ifakara Health Institute to contribute to the crucial conversations surrounding synthetic biology and risk assessment. The conference aims to provide expert views on how ongoing research and innovative technologies such as gene drives can help to reverse biodiversity loss and address global health challenges. Stay tuned to discover #PeaceWithNature and hear more about events taking place at this year’s CBD COP-16 conference! #Cop16Colombia #ForNature #Conservation #GeneDrive #BiodiversityLoss