Lina Finda – Insights of African stakeholders on biocontrol technologies for malaria control | GES Colloquium [ZOOM Only]
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African Conversations: Insights of African stakeholders on biocontrol technologies for malaria control
Zoom ONLY | Insights from African stakeholders on the opportunities, concerns, and governance priorities shaping the future of gene drive technologies for malaria control
This presentation shares insights from the African Conversations Initiative, a multi-phase effort to integrate African stakeholder perspectives into the research and development of gene drive modified mosquitoes for malaria control and elimination. Engaging more than 500 participants across multiple countries, including researchers, regulators, policymakers, community and faith leaders, youth groups, civil society, and media, the initiative examines awareness, perceptions, perceived benefits, and major concerns surrounding emerging biocontrol technologies. It identifies critical scientific, regulatory, governance, and communication gaps that may hinder responsible research and future implementation, and highlights stakeholder-driven recommendations to strengthen local capacity, transparency, and context-specific evidence generation across African settings.
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Lina Finda, PhD
Director at African Conversations Initiative and Senior Researcher at Ifakara Health Institute | Profile
Lina Finda is a public health researcher and co-founder of the African Conversations Initiative, which convenes diverse African stakeholders to reflect on emerging health priorities and ensure that new technologies and innovations serve communities ethically, responsibly, and effectively. She is also a senior researcher at Ifakara Health Institute in Tanzania, where her work focuses on malaria transmission dynamics, particularly human-mosquito interactions, and the potential of innovative strategies to reduce and eliminate transmission. Lina holds an MPH, an MBA, and a PhD in Public Health, and her research focuses on inclusive stakeholder engagement to identify critical gaps and shape practical, community-driven solutions that advance health and wellbeing across Africa.
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