MTAFITI: The September edition is LIVE!
This issue highlights World Rabies Day, taking you inside that journey: the people, discov…
MEETING: Beginnings Fund partners set joint workplan for implementation in Tanzania
The Ifakara Health Institute (IHI), through the Beginnings Fund Programme, convened govern…
RABIES: Bringing vaccination closer to communities could help protect more dogs
A three-year study in Tanzania has found that involving communities in dog vaccination can…
#WRD2026: We’re stronger together against rabies!
“Stronger Together”, that was the message bringing together government leaders, researchers, health professionals, communities and partners in Nzega, Tabora, as Tanzania joined…
NEW GRANT: VectorGrid-Africa receives US$1.5 million for mosquito-borne disease surveillance
The Ifakara Health Institute (IHI), on behalf of the VectorGrid-Africa consortium, has received a US$1.5 million grant from Coefficient Giving. Over…
TRAINING: Building geospatial modelling capacity for public health in East Africa
From 15 to 18 September 2026, the Ifakara Health Institute’s Malaria Atlas Project (MAP), …
WORLD RABIES DAY 2026: Stronger Together for a Rabies-Free Future
Every year on 28 September, World Rabies Day brings global attention…
CONGRATULATIONS: Prof Sunguya on appointment as Chief Medical Officer
The Ifakara Health Institute congratulates Prof. Bruno Sunguya on his appointment as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Tanzania.
This is a significant appointment and recogn…
WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DAY 2026: Standing with science to protect communities
This is the theme for World Environmental Health Day 2026, observed on 26 September. For t…
TRAINING: Health teams empowered to enhance the quality of newborn care
From 21–25 September, Regional Health Management Teams (RHMTs) and Council Health Manageme…