Media Coverage
Maurice Info – September 15, 2025
Krystal Birungi, nommée leader de la Fondation Obama pour 2025-2026
Business Ghana – September 15, 2025
Krystal Birungi of Target Malaria Uganda/UVRI Announced as 2025-2026 Obama Foundation Leader
Nature Africa – September 12, 2025
Mosquito gene drive cancellation disrupts Africa’s malaria research
Healthcare Rising – September 11, 2025
A new tool could transform malaria control in Africa
Science – September 03, 2025
After ‘humiliating’ raid, Burkina Faso halts ‘gene drive’ project to fight malaria
Semafor – August 27, 2025
Burkina Faso shuts down Gates-backed malaria research hub
Daily Monitor – August 21, 2025
There’s need for concerted effort to fight mosquito-borne diseases
Punch Nigeria – August 21, 2025
Group pushes gene drive to end malaria scourge
Martininfos.net – August 21, 2025
Construire la confiance, les talents et la technologie pour vaincre le paludisme
South Africa Today – August 21, 2025
Building trust, talent and technology to defeat malaria
Uganda Newsline – August 21, 2025
Uganda Marks World Mosquito Day with Renewed Efforts to Fight Malaria
local10.com – August 19, 2025
Researchers target world’s deadliest animal – the mosquito
Lefaso.net – August 14, 2025
Burkina : L’IRSS annonce le lancement du lâcher de moustiques modifiés à Souroukoudingan pour intensifier la lutte contre le paludisme
leSoleil – August 08, 2025
On pourrait bientôt éliminer les moustiques. Mais le devrait-on?
leFaso.net – July 21, 2025
Bobo-Dioulasso : Des régulateurs de la biosécurité de l’Afrique de l’Ouest visitent les sites de moustiques génétiquement modifiés
leFaso.net – July 15, 2025
Burkina/Lutte contre les vecteurs de transmission du paludisme : Les acteurs de l’Afrique de l’Ouest réfléchissent sur l’utilisation des technologies innovantes
CKNW – June 24, 2025
Should we eliminate a species of mosquito to eradicate malaria?
Semafor – June 24, 2025
Gene drive and mosquitoes: Turning a deadly foe into an ally
The Star – June 23, 2025
Create legal path for gene drive mosquitoes, experts say
Felix Online – June 20, 2025
From research on plastics to malaria: the Great Exhibition Road Festival returns
Agenzia Giornalistica Italia – June 20, 2025
La malaria da cambiamento climatico causerà 550mila morti
Science Africa – June 19, 2025
Regulatory Harmonization, Community Engagement Key to Malaria Gene Drive Rollout
EnviroNews Nigeria – June 18, 2025
Climate change puts goal of eliminating malaria by 2030 in jeopardy
China Daily – June 18, 2025
Africa faces over 500,000 malaria deaths amid worsening climate crisis
Agence de Presse Ivoirienne – June 18, 2025
Le changement climatique compromet l’objectif d’élimination du paludisme d’ici 2030 (Experts)
CKNW – June 05, 2025
Will mosquitoes be soon a thing of the past?
Washington Post – June 04, 2025
We finally may be able to rid the world of mosquitoes. But should we?
Lefaso.net – June 02, 2025
Burkina/Lutte contre le paludisme : La Circonscription d’éducation de base de Karangasso Sambla engagée aux côtés du projet Target Malaria
Deutsche Welle – May 30, 2025
Uganda: Mit genmanipulierten Mücken gegen Malaria
EL PAÍS – May 27, 2025
Should we wipe out the pests now that we can?
TAZ – May 26, 2025
Ungefährliche Moskitos
Mousso News – May 26, 2025
« Changer l’histoire » du paludisme : La voix des enfants et des scientifiques africains s’élève
Punch – May 12, 2025
11 African countries record two-thirds of malaria deaths — Report
Gene Literacy Project – May 09, 2025
Malaria and Africa: Could gene-edited gene drives contain the scourge or are they an ecological threat and a boon to global corporations?
L’Express du Faso – May 02, 2025
Interview :Dr Léa Paré, Chercheur à l’IRSS/Ouest et au projet Target Malaria «Pour l’élimination du paludisme, nous devons passer de la passivité à l’action»
Vox du Sahel – May 01, 2025
Journée mondiale de lutte contre le paludisme : L’IRSS fait le point des avancées du projet Target Malaria
Minute BF – April 29, 2025
Journée mondiale de lutte contre le paludisme : L’IRSS partage les avancées du projet Target Malaria avec des professionnels des médias
Uganda News Line – April 29, 2025
Biting back: How Modified Mosquitoes Could End Uganda’s Malaria Crisis
New Vision – April 29, 2025
Malaria ends with us
All Africa – April 29, 2025
Africa: Malaria Is an African Problem and Africa Must Find the Solution
Infos Science et Culture – April 26, 2025
Lutte contre le paludisme au Burkina Faso : Journalistes et communicants à l’école de la recherche scientifique
Tower Post – April 24, 2025
Malaria is an African problem and Africa Must Find the Solution
The Cool Down – April 09, 2025
Officials issue urgent warning as deadly disease prompts historic vaccine rollout: ‘We must work together’
News Excavator – April 09, 2025
Anopheles Stephensi- invasive Malaria Vector posing threat in Africa
Gateway News – April 09, 2025
Malaria can end with our Generation
Afiya Africa – April 08, 2025
25 personnalités ayant impacté la santé en Afrique en 2024
The Monitor – April 07, 2025
Plan to breed lab mosquitoes stirs buzz
Lefaso.net – April 03, 2025
Burkina/Projet Target Malaria : L’Agence nationale de biosécurité rassure de l’utilisation sécurisée des moustiques génétiquement modifiés
New Vision – April 02, 2025
Uganda grapples with malaria burden amidst promising innovations
Ghana News Agency – March 06, 2025
Two communities pay working visit to UG Mosquito Ecology Research Facility
The Economist – February 25, 2025
Editing pigs, mice and mosquitoes may save lives
BBC Afrique – February 13, 2025
Dr Léa Paré Toé on International Day for Women and Girls in Science
Mousso News – February 12, 2025
Dr Léa Paré Toé : La voix des communautés dans la lutte scientifique contre le paludisme
Gateway News – February 10, 2025
Human Behaviour, Science can together defeat Malaria
Gateway News – February 10, 2025
Human Behaviour, Science can together defeat Malaria
Lefaso.net – February 03, 2025
Burkina/Lutte contre le paludisme : L’IRSS échange avec les acteurs du monde éducatif sur le projet Target Malaria
Lefaso.net – January 28, 2025
Burkina / Recherche et lutte contre le paludisme : L’IRSS mène une opération de charme auprès des autorités coutumières
Agence Ivoirienne de Presse – January 27, 2025
Un chercheur ougandais recommande d’intensifier la lutte contre le paludisme grâce à la science et aux comportements humains adaptés
Xibaaru – January 18, 2025
Dr Léa Paré Toé élevée au rang de Chevalier des Palmes Académiques
Ouest Infos – January 08, 2025
Le Professeur Abdoulaye Diabaté nominé parmi les 100 africains les plus influents de 2024
New African Magazine – January 07, 2025
Professor Abdoulaye Diabaté named one of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024
Voice of America – December 18, 2024
Lutte contre le paludisme : un jeu vidéo éducatif sur le potentiel des technologies génétiques
UBC Television Uganda – December 16, 2024
Charles Mugoya of Target Malaria discusses World Malaria Report 2024 on Good Morning Uganda
The New York Times – December 16, 2024
For the Sake of 600,000 Children, Science Must Be Bold
The Guardian – December 11, 2024
What is gene drive and how could it help in the fight against malaria?
MSN.com – December 04, 2024
Mathematical modeling study demonstrates gene drives could boost malaria control when added to intervention package
News Ghana – November 25, 2024
New mathematical modelling study demonstrates gene drives could boost malaria control when added to intervention packages including new bed nets and vaccines
Nature Africa – October 16, 2024
La génomique au service de la lutte contre le paludisme
Nature Africa – October 16, 2024
Using genomics to find solutions to malaria
Africa.com – October 08, 2024
Professor Abdoulaye Diabaté’s frank conversation with Bill Gates
Deutsche Welle – September 16, 2024
Journée internationale du Moustique 2024 sur Info Matin
Togo-presse – September 16, 2024
Comment distinguer les maladies transmises par les moustiques?
Capital FM – September 16, 2024
Experts discuss role of gene modification in combating malaria
African News Agency – September 16, 2024
African scientists warn of surge in mosquito-borne diseases amid climate change
New Vision – September 16, 2024
Dengue or malaria? Distinguishing mosquito-borne diseases?
Daily Monitor – September 09, 2024
On the fight against malaria
Ghana News Agency – August 21, 2024
World Mosquito Day: Entomologist calls for investment in mosquito-borne disease control tools
New Vision – August 21, 2024
The Weight of Malaria: Silent Crisis in Hoima
The Conversation – August 20, 2024
Genetically modified mosquitoes and malaria in Africa: top scientist shares latest advances
Sidwaya – August 20, 2024
Pr Abdoulaye Diabaté, investigateur principal du projet Target Malaria Burkina Faso : « Nous devrions être en mesure d’éliminer le paludisme dans un futur plus ou moins proche »
EL PAÍS – August 20, 2024
La ciencia avanza, pese a la burocracia, en la revolución de los mosquitos transgénicos para acabar con la malaria
PharmaNews – August 20, 2024
Mosquito-Borne Diseases Rise Amidst Climate Change, Experts Warn
The Conversation – August 19, 2024
Genetically modified mosquitoes and malaria in Africa: top scientist shares latest advances
National Geographic – August 07, 2024
Are we entering a new era of mosquito control?
RTB – July 21, 2024
Une délégation de l’Académie des Sciences visite le site de recherche du projet « Target Malaria »
CNBC Africa – July 15, 2024
Diabaté: Malaria is tightly linked to poverty
Financial Times – June 18, 2024
The race against time to defeat mosquito-borne diseases
Solutions Now – April 30, 2024
A War On Mosquitoes: Scientist Turn to Gene-drive Technology to Stop Malaria
Africa.com – April 29, 2024
How expensive it is to be poor Prof. Abdoulaye Diabaté inspires global action against malaria at TED2024
Blue Marble – April 26, 2024
What’s going on with malaria around the world?
Huffington Post – April 25, 2024
Soyons la génération qui met fin au paludisme
Terra Nova – April 25, 2024
Como uma técnica genética pode ajudar no combare à malária
El Periodico – April 25, 2024
La lucha contra la malaria en África, en un punto crucial por la aprobación de dos vacunas
Africa.com – April 25, 2024
Embracing Inclusivity, Collaboration, And Equity To Accelerate Progress Towards A Malaria-Free World
Global South World – April 25, 2024
Meet the African scientist whose gene-modified mosquitoes could end malaria: World Malaria Day
TED Blog – April 24, 2024
Trailblazers: Notes on Session 7 of TED2024
CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION – April 19, 2024
The Current with Matt Galloway
Semafor – April 16, 2024
Genetically modified mosquitoes could one day end malaria
Africa.com – April 12, 2024
Africa’s Champion Against Malaria, Professor Abdoulaye Diabaté on stage at TED2024
Africa.com – March 26, 2024
Leading Female Researchers on a Mission to End Malaria
OmegaTV – March 23, 2024
JT de 13h (23 mars 2024) – Visite du Ministre de l’Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche et de l’Innovation à l’IRSS
BITV – March 19, 2024
Journal de 19H (19 mars 2024) – Visite du Ministre de l’Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche et de l’Innovation à l’IRSS
BF1TV – March 19, 2024
Le 19H30 (19 mars 2024) – Visite du Ministre de l’Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche et de l’Innovation à l’IRSS
BNN – March 19, 2024
Innovative Approaches to Tackle Malaria Amidst Climate Change Crises in Uganda
RTB – March 17, 2024
Journal Télévisé de 20H (17 mars 2024) – Visite du Ministre de l’Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche et de l’Innovation à l’IRSS
Al Jazeera – February 12, 2024
Could new vaccines end malaria in Africa?
Harvard DBMI – February 05, 2024
Opening Keynote — Krystal Birungi — Precision Medicine Without Borders 2023
The Independent Uganda – January 03, 2024
World Malaria Report 2023: A call for concerted action to address growing threats
CNN – December 17, 2023
African scientist could wipe out malaria by editing mosquito DNA
The Guardian Nigeria – December 12, 2023
Gene drive technology unlocks innovative potential solutions at the intersection of climate change and public health
BF1TV – October 15, 2023
Entretien au 7Infos du 15 octobre 2023 sur BF1TV avec le Prof. Abdoulaye Diabaté
The African Mirror – October 10, 2023
This Burkinabe researcher wants his groundbreaking work to wipe out malaria, altogether
BF1TV – October 08, 2023
Entretien du 19H30 avec le Prof. Abdoulaye Diabaté
New York Times – September 29, 2023
The Gamble: Can Genetically Modified Mosquitoes End Disease?
Geographical – September 23, 2023
Could a new gene-editing technique be a major breakthrough in the battle against malaria?
DIE TAGESZEITUNG – September 12, 2023
Genveränderte Malaria-Mücken Genetisch unschädlich
Nature Outlook – June 28, 2023
How genetically modified mosquitoes could eradicate malaria
EL PERIÓDICO DE ESPAÑA – June 21, 2023
Utilizan mosquitos modificados genéticamente para combatir la malaria
CANAL+ ENQUÊTE D’AFRIQUE – May 18, 2023
Entretien Canal+ avec Professeur Abdoulaye Diabaté et Dr. Lea Pare Toe
The Telegraph – April 25, 2023
‘The new rock n roll stars of our time’: Photographer Rankin swaps celebrities for scientists
RFI – April 25, 2023
Paludisme: les innovations face aux résistances du parasite
CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION – April 24, 2023
A new malaria vaccine could be a ‘huge deal’ in the fight to save lives in Africa and abroad
Deutschlandfunk – April 23, 2023
Kampf gegen Malaria geht in die nächste Runde
CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION – April 21, 2023
The Current with Matt Galloway
AP News – March 21, 2023
Video on social media doesn’t show genetically modified mosquitoes
Graphic Online – March 01, 2023
Mosquito ecology research facility inaugurated
Graphic Online – October 30, 2022
Why African scientists are supporting gene drive research to fight malaria
Vox – October 20, 2022
Target Malaria’s scientists are working to rid Africa of an ancient plague
Bajufi Infos – September 30, 2022
Moustique génétiquement modifié : une technologie efficace contre le paludisme
African Genetic Biocontrol Consortium – September 21, 2022
Importance of Risk Assessment in Science
DEUTSCHE WELLE NEWS – August 12, 2022
We could kill all mosquitoes (but should we?)
Science News – June 03, 2022
Who decides whether to use gene drives against malaria-carrying mosquitoes?
BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION – May 23, 2022
The sci-fi technology tackling malarial mosquitos
EL PAÍS – April 25, 2022
Los mosquitos transgénicos de Burkina Faso pueden acabar con la malaria
Deutschlandfunk – April 23, 2022
Kampf gegen Malaria geht in die nächste Runde
Medical Xpress – February 10, 2022
First-ever release of genetically modified sterile male mosquitoes shows that lifespan and range is reduced
GFAN – February 08, 2022
GFAN Speakers Bureau Shorts – Krystal
The Conversation – August 29, 2021
Genetically changed mosquitoes could transform Africa’s long fight against malaria
Imperial College London News – July 28, 2021
Malarial mosquitoes suppressed in experiments that mimic natural environments
The Guardian – July 28, 2021
Genetic engineering test with mosquitoes ‘may be game changer’ in eliminating malaria
Voa – May 20, 2021
Burkina Faso Testing Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to Curb Malaria
Africa News – March 05, 2021
In Uganda, genetically modified mosquitoes bring hope and fear
Brave New Planet – November 09, 2020
Reshaping Nature Through Gene Drives
European Scientist – October 28, 2020
Interview with Professor Austin Burt: Role of gene drive technology in the context of the EU’s Biodiversity Strategy 2030
VOA Afrique – July 24, 2019
Des moustiques génétiquement modifiés lâchés dans la nature
Le Monde Afrique – July 05, 2019
Au Burkina, un premier lâcher de moustiques génétiquement modifiés crée la polémique
The Conversation – April 24, 2019
As a Malian, the slogan ‘zero malaria starts with me’ has special meaning
WIRED UK – April 10, 2019
Austin Burt: How genetically-modified mosquitoes could eradicate Malaria
The Economist – November 08, 2018
The promise and peril of gene drives
BBC – October 19, 2018
Why is this African village letting mosquitoes in?
Vox – September 26, 2018
A genetically modified organism could end malaria and save millions of lives — if we decide to use it
MESA – April 24, 2017
Keystone Symposia SciTalk 2017: Krystal Birungi
