A snip from the Infectious Disease Modelling journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist Nicholaus Mziray, the lead author of the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
MALARIA: Prevention drug saves lives, but scientists warn resistance is rising
A widely used malaria prevention drug continues to protect millions of pregnant women and children across Africa, but scientists are warning that growing drug resistance could threaten its long-term effectiveness.
A snip from The Lancet with snip of Ifakara Health Institute scientist Ally Olotu, one of the author of the commentary. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
COMMENTARY: First ever malaria vaccine shows success in reducing child mortality in Africa
A commentary published recently in The Lancet highlights growing evidence from Africa showing that the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine is helping reduce deaths among children in malaria-affected communities, marki…
A snip from the May 2026 edition's featured story. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications June. 1, 2026
MTAFITI: May edition highlights red flags for climate health risks
"MTAFITI" - the monthly news and events round-up of the Ifakara Health Institute - May 2026 edition is out. …
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SYMPOSIUM: Ifakara to co-host regional discussion on TB
The Ifakara Health Institute (IHI), in collaboration with the University of Nairobi and Makerere University, will co-h…
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BLOG: Ending malaria is an African development priority
As Africa marks Africa Month and reflects on the ambitions of Agenda 2063, Dr. Dickson Wilson Lwetoijera, Programme Dir…
A snip from the he Lancet Global Health journal with insets of Ifakara Health Institute scientists Donat Shamba and Nahya Salim, who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
NEWBORN CARE: African hospitals face major funding gap in care for sick babies
A new study shows that saving newborn lives in Africa is possible, but current funding remains far too low, with evidence from four countries underlining the urgent need to invest more—particularly in staff and …
A snip from the Pediatric Nephrology journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist Jerry Hella, who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
CHILD HEALTH: Kidney injury common among sick children in Tanzania, study finds
A new study has found that acute kidney injury (AKI) is highly common among critically ill children admitted to hospitals in central Tanzania, with researchers warning that the condition increases the risk of death if…
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WORKSHOP: Strengthening quality PhD supervision and research mentorship
From May 18–21, 2026, Ifakara Health Institute hosted a PhD Supervisors’ Training Workshop at Ifakara&rsqu…
MSMT2 PI Dr Dr Deus Ishengoma speaking during the meeting. PHOTO: IFAKARA communications
MEETING: Partners review progress in malaria molecular surveillance in Tanzania
From 25–26 May 2026, stakeholders met in Dar es Salaam for the Second Annual Project and Dissemination Me…
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HOLIDAY: Eid Mubarak to our partners!
The Ifakara Health Institute extends warm Eid el-Hajj wishes to all our esteemed partners and stakeholders within the public health sector and be…