"MTAFITI" - the monthly news and events round-up of Ifakara Health Institute - November 2025 edition is out. This issue focuses on newborn survival, highlighting scientists’ warnings that staff shortages in newborn units across four African countries are putting the most vulnerable babies at risk and stress that stronger primary healthcare is key to prevent many early childhood deaths

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

This month, our readers’ choice feature spotlights a new malaria vaccine candidate, SUM-101, which has shown promising results in its first trial among Tanzanian adults!

We were proud to showcase our work at the 74th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) from November 9–13, 2025, in Toronto, Canada, walking away with several awards in recognition of our contributions.

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 Nov 2025 Edition.