A snip from the BMC Public Health journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist Elihaika Minja, the lead author of the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
NUTRITION: One-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work for school health programs
A new study in Kilombero, Tanzania, reveals that combining daily school-based physical activity with essential micronutrients may help children—particularly boys—develop healthier body composition.
Led by researchers from th…
A snip from the Genetics journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist Joel Odero, who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communication
GROUNDBREAKING: Study finds malaria-spreading mosquitoes evolving differently across regions
Every night, families across Tanzania sleep under mosquito nets, hoping to stay safe from malaria. But new research shows that the mosquitoes they’re trying to avoid are changing—and not all in the same wa…
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TRAINING: Ifakara, Swiss TPH to host health systems course in Tanzania early next year
The Ifakara Health Institute, in partnership with the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), has an…
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STANDARDS: Ifakara conducts 2025 management review for iso-certified quality system
The Ifakara Health Institute convened a Management Review Meeting for its Quality Management System (QMS) on July 17 2…
Group photo of the meeting attendees.
KICK-OFF: New mass dog vaccination project unveiled in Morogoro
On July 15, 2025, the Ifakara Health Institute officially launched its new Improving Mass Dog Vaccination (MDV) project with a full-day stakehold…
Ifakara Health Institute’s scientist, Dr. Getrud Mollel attending the 13th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference is taking place from July 13th to 17th, 2025, at the Kigali Convention Center in Rwanda
FORUM: Ifakara at the 2025 international AIDS conference
The 13th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference is taking place from July 13th to 17th, 2025, at the Kigali Convention Center in Rwanda&mdas…
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INNOVATION: New, simpler way to assess the natural ecosystems, wildlife populations
Local knowledge is so powerful!
Group photo of the program graduates. PHOTO: IFAKARA Communications
TRAINING: Ifakara hosts first MAP early career researcher symposium in Dar
The Ifakara Health Institute held the inaugural MAP Early Career Researcher (ECR) Training and Mentorship Program Symp…
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ENGAGEMENT: Zanzibar health officials explore maternal and newborn care innovations
On July 14, 2025, the Ifakara Health Institute hosted a high-level delegation from the Zanzibar Ministry of Health during a strategic learn…
Group photo of the meeting attendees.
ENGAGEMENT: Gene drive project team meets with Mwanza stakeholders
On July 1st and 2nd, 2025, the Transmission Zero project, a global malaria research program led by scientists at Imper…