MALARIA: Prevention drug saves lives, but scientists warn resistance is rising
A widely used malaria prevention drug continues to protect millions of pregnant women and children across Africa, but scientists are warning that g…
COMMENTARY: First ever malaria vaccine shows success in reducing child mortality in Africa
A commentary published recently in The Lancet highlights growing evidence from Africa showing that the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine is helpi…
MTAFITI: May edition highlights red flags for climate health risks
"MTAFITI" - the monthly news and event…
SYMPOSIUM: Ifakara to co-host regional discussion on TB
The Ifakara Health Institute (IHI), in collabora…
BLOG: Ending malaria is an African development priority
As Africa marks Africa Month and reflects on the …
NEWBORN CARE: African hospitals face major funding gap in care for sick babies
A new study shows that saving newborn lives in Africa is possible, but current funding remains far too low, with evidence from four countries under…
CHILD HEALTH: Kidney injury common among sick children in Tanzania, study finds
A new study has found that acute kidney injury (AKI) is highly common among critically ill children admitted to hospitals in central Tanzania, with…
WORKSHOP: Strengthening quality PhD supervision and research mentorship
From May 18–21, 2026, Ifakara Health Insti…
MEETING: Partners review progress in malaria molecular surveillance in Tanzania
From 25–26 May 2026, stakeholders m…
HOLIDAY: Eid Mubarak to our partners!
The Ifakara Health Institute extends warm Eid el-Hajj wishes to all our est…