HIV: Late diagnosis, drug resistance undermines disease control
A new study in rural Tanzania shows that most adults start HIV treatment long after they are first infected—and that some already carry HIV s…
MTAFITI: Africa's Silent Burden
"MTAFITI" - the monthly news and events round-up of Ifakara Health Institute - January 2026 edition is out.
TRAINING: Building skills for better cervical cancer screening, care
Ifakara Health Inst…
WORLD NTD DAY: Global progress, persistent gaps, and Ifakara’s role
Let’s Unite and Act to Eliminate N…
TRAINING: Building vascular diagnostics capacity of young clinicians
This week, the Ifak…
MEETING: MoDD Africa project gathers in Dar to plan for year ahead
From 26–29 January 2025, the Modell…
QUALITY CARE: Tanzania health facilities record gains in mother, child care readiness
Health facilities in Tanzania have become better prepared to provide maternal and newborn care after the rollout of a quality improvement package k…
BURIAL: Seasoned researcher Dr. Chaki laid to rest in Ifakara
Seasoned researcher and Director of Resource Mobilization at the Ifakara Health Institute, Dr. Prosper Chaki, has been laid to final rest at his Li…
EULOGY: Honouring a Life of Science, Service, and Mentorship
Today, on the day that Dr. Prosper Pius Chaki is laid to rest in Ifakara, we share a heartfelt eulogy by Dr. Muhidin Mahende honoring the life, lea…