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WEBINAR: Climate Change, Malaria, and Neglected Tropical Diseases
On January 30, 2025, the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) in collaboration with the World Health…
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MALARIA CONTROL: Fresh evidence shows how to stop residual transmission
In the lush landscapes of Tanzania's Kilombero Valley, a groundbreaking study suggest…
Dr. Kafuruki Shubis, Head of Capacity Building and Training, providing an insightful explanation of Ifakara’s core values to the 8th cohort of Master’s in Public Health Research students. Photo: IFAKARA Communications
INDUCTION: Ifakara welcomes new students to its unique master’s program
From January 13-17 2025, this week, the Ifakara Health Institute opened its doors to a new group of eager students for the 8th cohort of its Mast…
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WELLNESS: New study suggests HIV drugs can lead to weight gain
A recent study in Tanzania tells us something important about medicines used for treating HIV – technically called anti-retroviral therapy (ART). Researchers looked at how two different HIV medications affect pe…
An anopheles stephensi in action! The AnoSTEP – AfriKa Project seeks to evaluate the role of the vector in malaria transmission relative to indigenous vectors, providing a comprehensive analysis across diverse ecological zones. This ambitious project will be led by Dr. Samson Kiware (inset) of the Ifakara Health Institute, with critical collaboration from leading scientists across Africa and the United Kingdom. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Comms
GROUNDBREAKING: Ifakara, partners launch major initiative to combat malaria
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a groundbreaking effort to tackle the rising threat of anopheles stephensi, the Ifakara Health Institute proudly announces the launch of the "Comprehensive Assessment o…
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COMMEMORATION: It's Zanzibar Revolution Day today!
January 12th is the Zanzibar Revolution Day, a nation…
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HEALTHCARE: Study highlights challenges in sending money directly to health facilities
Tanzania’s Direct Facility Financing (DFF) model has brought transformative changes to primary health care by empowering facilities to manage funds and address community needs. However, a recent study published …
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UNVEILED: Critical birth data collection gaps in Tanzania, Bangladesh health systems
The Ifakara Health Institute has been at the forefront of research into how different modes of birth affect routine …
PHOTO: Dr. Kaushik Laxmidas Ramaiya, Chief Executive Officer at Shree Hindu Mandal Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
AWARD: Ifakara scientific committee member selected for prestigious award in the field of medicine
The Ifakara Health Institute proudly celebrates Dr. Kaushik Laxmidas Ramaiya, a distinguished member of our Scientific Advisory Committee, for hi…
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MALARIA: Microplastics linked to rising insecticide resistance in mosquitoes
Environmental microplastics (MPs) have been linked with increased insecticide resistance in