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A snip from the Scientific Reports journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist Maganga Sambo, the lead author of the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications

RABIES: Overcoming geographical barriers to scale up vaccination campaigns

Tanzania's efforts to eliminate dog-mediated rabies by 2030 face significant challenges that hinder the success of vaccination campaigns. A recent study published on the Scientific Reports highlights how geographi…

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IMPACT: Former Ifakara affiliates appointed to top govt positions

Ifakara Health Institute proudly congratulates Dr. Seif Shekalaghe, former Ifakara research scientist, and Dr. Grace M…

A snip from the PLOS One journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist Kassimu Tani, the study's lead author. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications

CHRONIC NCDs: Scientists for robust primary healthcare, social protection

In a stark revelation from a recent study by scientists from Ifakara Health Institute and partners, Tanzania faces a critical healthcare challenge with chronic non-communicable diseases. The research concludes there&#…

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WEBINAR: Climate Change, Malaria, and Neglected Tropical Diseases

On January 30, 2025, the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) in collaboration with the World Health…

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MALARIA CONTROL: Fresh evidence shows how to stop residual transmission

In the lush landscapes of Tanzania's Kilombero Valley, a groundbreaking study suggest…

Dr. Kafuruki Shubis, Head of Capacity Building and Training, providing an insightful explanation of Ifakara’s core values to the 8th cohort of Master’s in Public Health Research students. Photo: IFAKARA Communications

INDUCTION: Ifakara welcomes new students to its unique master’s program

From Monday this week, the Ifakara Health Institute opened its doors to a new group of eager students for the 8th cohort of its Masters in Public…

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WELLNESS: New study suggests HIV drugs can lead to weight gain

A recent study in Tanzania tells us something important about medicines used for treating HIV – technically called anti-retroviral therapy (ART). Researchers looked at how two different HIV medications affect pe…

An anopheles stephensi in action! The AnoSTEP – AfriKa Project seeks to evaluate the role of the vector in malaria transmission relative to indigenous vectors, providing a comprehensive analysis across diverse ecological zones. This ambitious project will be led by Dr. Samson Kiware (inset) of the Ifakara Health Institute, with critical collaboration from leading scientists across Africa and the United Kingdom. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Comms

GROUNDBREAKING: Ifakara, partners launch major initiative to combat malaria

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a groundbreaking effort to tackle the rising threat of anopheles stephensi, the Ifakara Health Institute proudly announces the launch of the "Comprehensive Assessment o…