

Group discussion at the two-day workshop was held from August 29-30, 2024, in Morogoro. PHOTO: Dr Sally Mtenga
WORKSHOP: Ifakara supports evidence based national health care improvements
Ifakara Health Institute continues to contribute to the improvement of healthcare in Tanzania. Commissioned by the Wor…

A participant from the workshop receiving a certificate of achievement from Colin Baynes – Principal Technical Advisor for the Data Impact Program who was one of the facilitators of the workshop. Credit: IFAKARA Communications
WORKSHOP: Ifakara, partners host training on communicating data
From August 27 to 29, 2024, the Ifakara Health Institute, in partnership with the Data Impact Program at Vital Strategies, US, hosted a three-day…

A snip from the Parasite & Vectors journal with insets of Ifakara Health Institute scientists Ruth Shirima and Godfrey Katusi, who co-led the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
INNOVATION: This tool can reduce mosquito population in homes
A promising tool called Mosquito Electrocuting Eave Tubes (MEETs) has demonstrated the potential to significantly reduce malaria-carrying mosquitoes in homes by targeting them at one of their main entry points –…

Group photo of the Masters' graduate student awarded their degree in science of Public Health Research, a program provided by NM-AIST in partnership with Ifakara Health Institute
GRADUATION: Celebrating the next generation of public health researchers
On August 29, 2024, a momentous milestone was achieved as …

The Ifakara Innovation Hub Director Masoud Mnonji speaking on a panel. PHOTO: Ifakara Innovation Hub
FORUM: Ifakara Innovation Hub at medical tech conference in Nairobi
The Ifakara Innovation Hub led by its Director Masoud Mnonji is participating in this year’s Transforming African Medtech Conference (TAMC)…

The team of local and international consultants is supporting the MTR during on of the meetings held on 27 August 2024. PHOTO: Dr Sally Mtenga
MEETING: Ifakara provides technical support for health sector strategic plan review
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is currently providing technical support for the mid-term review (MTR) of Tanzania'…

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CONGRATULATIONS: Dr. Faustine Ndugulile elected WHO Regional Director for Africa!
The Ifakara Health Institute extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, Member of Parliament for Kig…

The 1st INOVEC International Conference at the Four Points by Sheraton. PHOTO: IFAKARA Communications
INOVEC CONFERENCE: Global gathering to combat Aedes-Borne diseases held in Dar
From 26-28 2024, the inaugural joint international conference on “Advances in Surveillance and Control …

Senior Research Scientist, Dr Prosper Chaki making a contribution to the disucssion at the 8th Vector Control Technical Working Group (VCTWG) meeting. PHOTO: IFAKARA Communications
MEETING: Ifakara joins national malaria control discussions
From August 21-23, 2024, the Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) actively participated in the 8th Vector Control Technical W…

A snip from the PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases journal with an inset of Dr. Nahya Salim Masoud of Ifakara Health Institute the lead author of the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
FRESH: New insights into the relationship between worm infections and malaria
A study conducted in Tanzania has provided new insights into the relationship between soil-transmitted helminths (STH) – commonly known as worm infections – and malaria severity. The research, the first of…