Some of the panelists of the symposium. PHOTO: IFAKARA Commnications
WEBINAR: East African experts advance TB science at Jirani Symposium
Leading researchers, clinicians, policymakers and national TB programme representatives from East Africa converged at …
A snip from the Parasites & Vectors journal with insets of Ifakara Health Institute scientists, Paul Mrosso, Halfan Ngowo, and Fredros Okumu, who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications.
INNOVATION: Simple lab cage tweaks boost mating success of key malaria mosquito
Scientists have found that changing what malaria mosquitoes see inside laboratory cages can significantly improve their ability to mate — a discovery that could help strengthen malaria research efforts.
Participants at the 5th SFUCHAS Annual Scientific Conference pose for a group photo with the Guest of Honour, Dr Saitore Laizer, Director of Training and Human Resources Development at the Ministry of Health (sitting fourth from left), held at Homeland Hall in Ifakara, Morogoro. Photo by IFAKARA Communications
#ASCO2026: Ifakara, partners converge at SFUCHAS scientific conference to advance health research, innovation
Ifakara Health Institute has joined the St. Francis University College of Health and Allied Sciences (SFUCHAS) and oth…
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COMPLIANCE: VCPTU secures continued OECD Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) certification for another five years
We are proud to share that the Vector Control Product Testing Unit (VCPTU) at Ifakara Health Institute has successfull…
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ENGAGEMENT: Ifakara participates in Uhuru Torch race in Kilombero
On Saturday, 13 June 2026, the Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) team in Ifakara participated in the 2026 Uhuru Torch rac…
A snip from the Gates Open Research journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist, Brian Tarimo, who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
CITIZEN SCIENCE: Building trust through dialogue on gene drive research
A new study has documented a three-year dialogue between scientists and Indigenous Peoples and local communities, demonstrating how emerging technologies can be discussed in ways that place trust, relationships and mu…
A snip from the Malaria Journal with insets of Ifakara Health Institute scientists Maneno Baravuga and Praise Michael, who co-led the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
MALARIA: Study in Tanzania links evening outdoor activity to higher infection risk
A new study by scientists from Ifakara Health Institute and partners has found that everyday human behaviour—especially time spent outdoors in the early evening—may be influence malaria transmission across…
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MEETING: Ifakara, partners chart implementation roadmap for continental mosquito surveillance network
From 10–11 June 2026, the Ifakara Health Institute hosted the first in-person meeting of VectorGrid-Africa
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COMMEMORATION: Day of the African child
On this Day of the African Child, the Ifakara Health Institute joins the continent in honouring the strength, resilien…
Graphic: Snip from GeoHealth featuring Ifakara Scientist Dr Ibrahim Msuya
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Study links damp conditions to increased risk of chronic lung disease
Where people live may have a greater impact on their respiratory health than previously understood. A new study from T…