MTAFITI: WASH or Risk a Generation | June edition commemorates African child
"MTAFITI" - the monthly news and events round-up of the Ifakara Health Institute - June 2026 edition is out. This month focuses on child health in commemoration of the Day of the African Child, with the theme “Access to Safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services.” We highlight fresh evidence from a recent maternal and child health study in Uganda, underlining the critical role of high-quality health data in improving care for mothers and newborns.
The most-read feature presents new evidence showing that preventive antimalarial drugs continue to save lives, particularly among vulnerable populations. However, researchers warn that growing drug resistance could threaten these gains, underscoring the need for continued surveillance and the development of new treatment strategies.
The round-up also summarizes other news, events, projects, and publications.