This edited volume was awarded the title of "Best African Anthology or Edited Collection" in 2020 by African Studies Review. The award committee recognized the book’s originality, cohesiveness, and interdisciplinary nature, as well as its commitment to capturing the "often overlooked local voices and practices in African studies.

I agree with this point. Understanding the Zanzibar community's views on immunization, acquired immunity and resilient malaria is a good thing because it not only helps the researcher to be more attuned to the local realities, but also to be able to respect and respond to the real experiences and concerns of the community members. Ethical issues are particularly important in health research, especially in cross-cultural and low-resource settings. Understanding these local perspectives can help researchers avoid cultural misunderstandings when designing and implementing interventions, preventing community members from being viewed solely as data or research subjects, and instead viewing their voices and experiences as central elements in the decision-making process.

It's a big step forward for society, but it doesn't mean it's the end, it's the beginning. This article discusses the global celebration surrounding the introduction of the first malaria vaccine, while tempering expectations about its impact. It emphasizes that although the vaccine is a milestone in combating malaria, it is unlikely to eliminate the disease entirely. Challenges such as limited efficacy, distribution barriers, and the complexity of malaria transmission suggest that, while the vaccine is a significant advancement, it will need to be part of a broader, sustained public health strategy to make a lasting impact.

This project integrates archival research from the Zanzibar National Archives and WHO Archives, along with ethnographic studies and nearly 100 interviews with Zanzibaris, aiming to ethically foreground local perspectives. By valuing Zanzibari voices and histories, the project demonstrates a commitment to ethical research practices that respect cultural context and prioritize authentic representation.

This project integrates archival research from the Zanzibar National Archives and WHO Archives, along with ethnographic studies and nearly 100 interviews with Zanzibaris, aiming to ethically foreground local perspectives. By valuing Zanzibari voices and histories, the project demonstrates a commitment to ethical research practices that respect cultural context and prioritize authentic representation.

It's a big step forward for society, but it doesn't mean it's the end, it's the beginning

I agree with this point. Understanding the Zanzibar community's views on immunization, acquired immunity and resilient malaria is a good thing because it not only helps the researcher to be more attuned to the local realities, but also to be able to respect and respond to the real experiences and concerns of the community members. Ethical issues are particularly important in health research, especially in cross-cultural and low-resource settings. Understanding these local perspectives can help researchers avoid cultural misunderstandings when designing and implementing interventions, preventing community members from being viewed solely as data or research subjects, and instead viewing their voices and experiences as central elements in the decision-making process.

This edited volume was awarded the title of "Best African Anthology or Edited Collection" in 2020 by African Studies Review. The award committee recognized the book’s originality, cohesiveness, and interdisciplinary nature, as well as its commitment to capturing the "often overlooked local voices and practices in African studies.

This project integrates archival research from the Zanzibar National Archives and WHO Archives, along with ethnographic studies and nearly 100 interviews with Zanzibaris, aiming to ethically foreground local perspectives. By valuing Zanzibari voices and histories, the project demonstrates a commitment to ethical research practices that respect cultural context and prioritize authentic representation.

This edited volume was awarded the title of "Best African Anthology or Edited Collection" in 2020 by African Studies Review. The award committee recognized the book’s originality, cohesiveness, and interdisciplinary nature, as well as its commitment to capturing the "often overlooked local voices and practices in African studies.

I agree with this point. Understanding the Zanzibar community's views on immunization, acquired immunity and resilient malaria is a good thing because it not only helps the researcher to be more attuned to the local realities, but also to be able to respect and respond to the real experiences and concerns of the community members. Ethical issues are particularly important in health research, especially in cross-cultural and low-resource settings. Understanding these local perspectives can help researchers avoid cultural misunderstandings when designing and implementing interventions, preventing community members from being viewed solely as data or research subjects, and instead viewing their voices and experiences as central elements in the decision-making process.

It's a big step forward for society, but it doesn't mean it's the end, it's the beginning