In an article published by Global Times on September 3, 2024, Dr. Yermonin Mlacha, a vector biologist from Ifakara Health Institute, shares his work and vision in the fight against malaria in Tanzania. 

The article, written by reporter Xie Wenting, is part of a series released ahead of the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, held in Beijing from September 4 to 6. The series highlights stories of collaboration between China and Africa, including interviews with political leaders and showcases of exchanges between young people from both regions.

Dr. Mlacha's profile in Global Times reflects his lifelong passion for mosquito research and his commitment to eliminating malaria in Tanzania, where the disease remains a leading cause of death. He draws inspiration from China’s successful elimination of malaria in 2021, attributing much of the success to the "1-3-7" strategy, which dramatically shortened response times to malaria cases. While this approach worked well for China, Mlacha notes that adapting it to fit Tanzania's context, where the malaria burden is significantly higher, remains a challenge.

The article sheds light on the deepening ties between China and Africa, particularly in health and research, as both regions work toward a brighter, healthier future.

Read the article here.