"MTAFITI" - the monthly news and events round-up of Ifakara Health Institute - October 2024 edition - is out. The main theme of the current edition is on how technology can close the immunization gap and help protect hard-to-reach populations from preventable diseases. 

>> Read it here: Mtafiti - Ifakara News & Events Round-Up October 2024 Edition.

The editor's choice top story reports on how technology can enhance immunization coverage through digital health tools that securely track vaccination records and send reminders, ensuring children complete their schedules.

And on the readers' top story - this one was most read in both the Ifakara website and social media platforms - researchers discuss Improving rabies vaccine supply in Tanzania, they highlight strategies to improve vaccine availability, with the goal of saving lives across the country.

The round-up summarizes other reports, news, events, new projects and publications.

This month, the Chronic Diseases Clinic of Ifakara (CDCI) marked 20 years! Tanzanian and Swiss partners got together to mark two decades of healthcare, health training, and clinical research in rural Tanzania.

>> The round-up can be accessed online here: Mtafiti - Ifakara News & Events Round-Up October 2024 Edition.