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ANALYSIS: Global fight against malaria stalls amid rising challenges

A snip from The Lancet journal with insets of Ifakara Health Institute scientists Susan Rumisha and Punam Amratia, who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications

ANALYSIS: Global fight against malaria stalls amid rising challenges

New analysis published on The Lancet in March shows that global progress in fighting malaria has slowed significantly, with cases in 2022 reaching the highest level since 2004. 

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BLOG: Why disability inclusion in health research matters

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BLOG: Why disability inclusion in health research matters

This new Ifakara Health Institute blog is based on a latest Nature Medicine study, which underlines breaking the silence around disability exclusion in health research.

It…

ENGAGEMENT: Ifakara, partners attend high-level policy meeting in Dodoma

Ifakara Health Institute scientists Dr. Francis Levira (far left) and Dr. Sally Mtenga (third from left) pictured with colleagues during the 24th Joint Annual Health Sector Policy Review Meeting in Dodoma. Photo: Sally Mtenga

ENGAGEMENT: Ifakara, partners attend high-level policy meeting in Dodoma

The Midterm Review (MTR) consultants from the Ifakara Health Institute participated in the 24th Joint Annual Health Sector Policy Review Meeting held in Dodoma. The meeting placed a strong emphasis on reviewing the pr…

ENGAGEMENT:  Data science, MAP and NMCP teams meet in Dar

Dr. Sejununu Aron from the National Malaria Control Program presenting during the meeting. PHOTO: IFAKARA Communications

ENGAGEMENT: Data science, MAP and NMCP teams meet in Dar

The Ifakara Health Institute’s Data Science and Mathematical Modelling team hosted a two-day session with collea…

CONFERENCE: SFUCHAS, Ifakara to host conference on strengthening healthcare systems

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CONFERENCE: SFUCHAS, Ifakara to host conference on strengthening healthcare systems

St. Francis University College of Health and Allied Sciences (SFUCHAS), in collaboration with the Ifakara Cluster – including Ifakara Health Institute, SolidarMed, Good Samaritan Cancer Hospital, St. Francis Reg…

GROUNDBREAKING: Scientists uncover routine disability exclusion in health research

A snip from the Nature Medicine journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist Dr. Mwifadhi Mrisho who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications

GROUNDBREAKING: Scientists uncover routine disability exclusion in health research

A groundbreaking article published in Nature Medicine on March 26, 2025, exposes a glaring gap in health research: the routine exclusion of people with disabilities.

Titled "A Global Call to Action for Disability Inclusion in Healt…

EXHIBITION: Ifakara showcases innovation at National Health Week in Dodoma

Faraji Abilahi, Lab Manager at Ifakara Laboratories, engages with a visitor.

EXHIBITION: Ifakara showcases innovation at National Health Week in Dodoma

From April 3-8, 2025, Ifakara Health Institute participated in the inaugural National Health Week event held at the Ja…

#WHD2025:  Ifakara marks World Health Day at National Health Week in Dodoma

A Laboratory Assistant from the Ifakara Health Institute measures the blood pressure of a guest at the Ifakara booth during the 2025 National Health Week in Dodoma, Tanzania. PHOTO: IFAKARA Communications

#WHD2025: Ifakara marks World Health Day at National Health Week in Dodoma

On this year’s World Health Day on April 7, 2025, Ifakara Health Institut…

COMMEMORATION:  Karume Day – Honoring the contributions of Zanzibar’s founding president

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COMMEMORATION: Karume Day – Honoring the contributions of Zanzibar’s founding president

Karume Day, observed annually on April 7th, honors the life and legacy of Abeid Amani Karume, the first President of Z…

MTAFITI: Her Safety, Our Duty!

A snip from the March 2025 edition's featured story. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications April. 4, 2025

MTAFITI: Her Safety, Our Duty!

"MTAFITI" - the monthly news and events round-up of Ifakara Health Institute - March 2025 edition is out. Th…