DAR ES SALAAM, April 25 -- AS the world marks World Malaria Day, Tanzanias renewed fight against malaria is increasingly being shaped by science, innovation and community engagement, three pillars experts say are essential, if the country is to eliminate one of its most persistent public health threats.

This message emerged clearly during a recent media tour at the laboratories of Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) in Bagamoyo, where journalists were given insight into a groundbreaking study on gene drive technology, a scientific approach that could transform malaria control in the coming decade.

Opening the discussion, Director of Research, Policy and Innovation from the Ministry of Health, Mr Tumainieli Macha, emphasised that community in...