Tanzania was represented at the 2024 Global Evidence Summit in Prague, Czech Republic, from September 10-13, by Dr. Getrud Mollel of the Ifakara Health Institute, Dr. Fedjo Galbert from the World Health Organization, and Simon Ernest and Dr. Chrisogone German from the Ministry of Health.

On September 9^th, Ifakara participated in a pre-conference meeting organized by the Quality Assurance, Norms, and Standards Department of the WHO. The meeting focused on sharing experiences regarding guideline development and adaptation processes in the countries and promoting a shift towards systematic adaptation and implementation at the country level.

Ifakara is proud and honored to have been invited by the WHO to attend this critical summit. On the significance of Ifakara’s presence at the summit, Dr Getrud participated in the presentation of Tanzanian’s experience in the guideline development process.

About the Global Evidence Summit

The Global Evidence Summit provides a unique platform for global colleagues to engage in evidence-based practice. It aims to address critical issues across various sectors, including health, education, social justice, the environment, and climate change.

The summit will address several crucial themes, including the sustainable development agenda, emphasizing the role of evidence in driving sustainable progress. It will highlight the importance of research integrity and making evidence accessible to all. Ifakara is proud to have been invited by the World Health Organization to attend this critical summit. 

The summit will explore the power of synergy in evidence synthesis and the creation of synthesis products. Additionally, it will focus on evidence translation and implementation, advocating for better communication and utilization of evidence. Finally, the summit aims to bridge the gap between global evidence and local impact, ensuring that worldwide research findings effectively influence local practices and policies.