"MTAFITI" - the monthly news and events round-up of Ifakara Health Institute - January 2025 edition is out. The main theme of the current edition focuses on a silent killer in Africa's heart - rabies!

>> Read it here: Mtafiti - Ifakara News & Events Round-Up January 2025 Edition.

The editor's choice top story reports that Tanzania's efforts to eliminate dog-mediated rabies by 2030 face significant challenges hindering the success of vaccination campaigns. A recent study highlights how geographical factors affect campaign completeness and coverage, underscoring the need for targeted solutions.

And on the readers' top story - the most-read piece on both the Ifakara website and social media platforms—researchers discuss how environmental microplastics are linked to increased insecticide resistance in primary mosquito species responsible for spreading malaria.

Additionally, Ifakara staff gathered at the Lugalo Golf Club Grounds in Dar es Salaam on January 31 for the annual Team Building Event, held under the theme "Connecting Minds, Creating Impact." The theme signified the power of collaboration, idea-sharing, and collective effort in driving meaningful results.

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

>> The round-up can be accessed online here: Mtafiti - Ifakara News & Events Round-Up January 2025 Edition.