The IMARISHA Project team poses for a group photo at the project kick-off meeting in Cape Town, South Africa. Photo courtesy: Dr. Sally Mtenga.
KICK-OFF: Ifakara, partners launch project to address workplace violence in primary healthcare
From June 17–21, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa, the Ifakara Health Institute participated in the global launch of the IMARISHA project—a new five-year initiative focused on addressing gendered workplace…
A snip from the BMJ Public Health journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist Dr. Peter Binyaruka, who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
HEALTH INSURANCE: Study reveals gaps in health coverage for women of reproductive age
A new study in northwest Tanzania reveals that women of reproductive age spend more on their own healthcare needs than on maternity care—but the poorest women still face major disadvantages.
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Group photo of the meeting attendees. PHOTO: IFAKARA Communications
ENGAGEMENT: Ifakara hosts Gates Foundation expert for collaborative research discussions
Ifakara Health Institute was honored to host Dr. Estée Török, an internationally recognized infectious disease expert and Senior…
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TRAINING: Introduction to “Machine Learning” with Dr. Isaac Lyatuu
On Friday, June 13, 2025, Isaac Lyatuu — a public health researcher with expertise in data science and health im…
Group photo of the meeting attendees. PHOTO: IFAKARA Communications
COUNTDOWN TO 2030: Ifakara hosts preparatory analytical workshop in Dar
On June 13, 2025, Ifakara Health Institute hosted a vital preparatory workshop in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania as part of t…
TB: Study finds peer-led disease screening helps drug users get tested, treated A snip from the PLOS One journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist Jerry Hella, who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC IFAKARA Communications
TB: Study finds peer-led disease screening helps drug users get tested, treated
A new study conducted in Dar es Salaam highlights the potential of peer-led approaches to improve tuberculosis (TB) screening among people who use drugs (PWUD)—a population highly vulnerable to TB but often unde…
Dr Ally Olotu presenting during the the Swiss TPH Symposium : Malaria in Focus – From Research to Global Action.
FORUM: Ifakara science director joins malaria experts at the Swiss TPH Symposium
On June 12, 2025, at the Swiss TPH Symposium in Switzerland, Dr. Ally Olotu, Director of Science at the Ifakara Health…
A snip from the PLOS Global Public Health. with insets of Ifakara Health Institute scientists Kassimu Tani and Sally Mtenga, who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
HEALTH FINANCING: Improved system earns praise from facility managers for boosting efficiency, control
In Tanzania, health facility managers have strongly endorsed Direct Health Facility Financing (DHFF), reporting more control, less paperwork, and better service delivery. This DHFF model has shown strong early results…
Snippet from the Outreach Network for Gene Drive Research
BLOG: Ifakara scientist shares insights on leadership for gene drive research in East Africa
The Gene Drive Network has featured Ifakara Health Institute Principal Research Scientist, Dr. Dickson Lwetoijera, in …
A snip from the PLOS One journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist Arnold Mmbando who contributed to both studies. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
STAR HOMES: Novel design test results show promise, despite challenges
An ambitious housing project is making waves in rural Tanzania, offering new hope in the fight against diseases like malaria, respiratory infections, and diarrhoea. Known as Star Homes, these innovative houses are not…