JOURNAL ARTICLE

After 'humiliating' raid, Burkina Faso halts 'gene drive' project to fight malaria.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kupferschmidt, Kai 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the abrupt suspension of Target Malaria's activities in Burkina Faso following a disinformation campaign that led to a government raid on its research facilities. On August 11, 2023, Target Malaria released genetically modified male mosquitoes in an effort to combat malaria, but just a week later, the government halted all related projects, citing a lack of public support and concerns over the research. Critics of the project, fueled by misinformation, have expressed satisfaction with the government's decision, while supporters worry that this setback could hinder future gene drive research in Africa. The situation reflects broader issues of public trust and the impact of disinformation on scientific initiatives in the region. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2025/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:187766387
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