A snip from the The British Journal of Psychiatry journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientists, Donat Shamba and Mary Ramesh who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
MENTAL HEALTH: Global study confirms peer support aids severe illness recovery
A global study has found that including peer support in mental health care helps people with severe mental health conditions recover better. The results show compelling evidence that support from those with lived expe…
Group photo of the graduates with Professor Heather Ferguson from the University of Glasgow (Far right)
ACHIEVEMENT: Ifakara celebrates five new PhD graduates from University of Glasgow
The Ifakara Health Institute is proud to celebrate a major academic milestone: five of our research scientists have off…
Graphic: Ifakara Communications
HOLIDAY: It's Saba Saba 2025!
The Ifakara Health Institute joins the nation in celebrating Saba Saba Day — a national holiday in Tanzania observed every year on July 7
A master's student presents his concept note during a week-long session at Ifakara Health Institute's Morogoro branch. Photo: IFAKARA Communications
TRAINING: Shaping tomorrow’s public health researchers
Twenty-five students enrolling in a master’s program on public health research jointly run by the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) and the Ifakara Health Institute, presente…
A snip from the Royal Entomological Society journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist, Deogratius Kavishe, the lead author of the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
MALARIA: Ever wonder why some mosquitoes target humans—and others don’t?
New research from southern Tanzania has confirmed that anopheles arabiensis—a key malaria vector—is strongly attracted to humans. In contrast, its close relative anopheles quadriannulatus show no interest.…
Kilimanjaro Regional Commissioner Nurdin Babu cuts the tape during the unveiling. PHOTO: IFAKARA Communications
HANDOVER: NEST360 strengthens newborn care at Mawenzi Hospital, Moshi
On 3 July 2025, the
A snip from the Bulletin of the National Research Centre journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist Erick Killel, the lead author of the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
NUTRITION: Study finds Zanzibar adolescents at risk of stunting, thinness
A new study has uncovered concerning levels of stunting and thinness among adolescents in Zanzibar, signaling critical public health challenges in adolescent health and nutrition on the island that require immediate a…
A snip from the June 2025 edition's featured story. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications. June 30, 2025
MTAFITI: A Glimpse into Critical Care
"MTAFITI" - the monthly news and events round-up of Ifakara Health Institute - June 2025 edition is out. This issue shines a spotlight on critical care services in sub-Saharan Africa, where access, especiall…
A snip from the Malaria Journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist Olukayode Odufuwa, the lead author of the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications.
MALARIA CONTROL: Scientists confirm screening homes can cut infections
Better housing could be key to future malaria control, according to a new study led by the Ifakara Health Institute and partners, which found that covering open spaces in houses with mosquito-proof netting—known…
Ifakara Health Institute senior scientist Dr Sally Mtenga stressing a point during the meeting.
MEETING: Ifakara, stakeholders champion healthy food policies to tackle NCDs
Some stakeholders who were part of the meeting include representatives from the nutrition unit at the Ministry of Heal…