Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is providing technical assistance for the prevention and control of schistosomiasis in Zanzibar, Tanzania, through a newly arrived expert group, aiming to achieve the elimination of the disease and contribute to global tropical disease control efforts [1]. Group 1 - The expert group, led by Wang Wei, has arrived in Zanzibar to implement comprehensive prevention measures based on previous epidemiological surveys [1]. - The project includes safe water supply, control of intermediate hosts, population intervention, and health education in the demonstration area of Pemba Island [1]. - Advanced technologies such as nucleic acid testing and AI-assisted diagnosis will be promoted, along with the introduction of environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring for early warning and dynamic assessment of high-risk water bodies [1]. Group 2 - The cooperation on schistosomiasis prevention in Tanzania began with a memorandum signed by China at the World Health Assembly in 2014, committing to provide funding and technical support [1]. - The first expert group from Jiangsu Province arrived in Pemba Island in 2017, marking the start of China's involvement in this health initiative [1]. - The second phase of the technical assistance project for schistosomiasis prevention in Zanzibar was launched in 2023 [1].