CHILD HEALTH: Early marriage among boys linked to increased risk of intimate partner violence
Child marriage is often discussed as an issue affecting girls, but a new study shows that boys who marry before 18 also face long-term consequences…
REVIEW: Newborn programme takes stock of progress in Dar, Kilimanjaro
On 21 July 2026, the NEST360 programme br…
MOSQUITOES: Why some spread malaria more than others
Mosquitoes of the same species may not always have the same ability to spread disease. A new study has found that genetic differences between popul…
REFUGEE HEALTH: Evidence reveals barriers delaying surgical care for refugees in Tanzania
Access to safe and timely surgical care remains a major challenge for people living in refugee camps. A new study has identified the main barriers …
ORAL HEALTH: Study highlights the impact of oral pain on the wellbeing of Tanzanian adolescents
A significant number of adolescents in Tanzania experience oral pain that affects their physical and emotional well-being, according to a new study…
FRESH EVIDENCE: Regular exercise at school can improve child health and development
Regular physical activity in schools could do more than keep children fit, it may also improve their nutritional health by reducing zinc deficiency…
#HRHCONFERENCE2026: Showcasing 70 years of reimagining Africa’s health workforce
Ifakara Health Institute is proud to be particip…
MALARIA CONTROL: Targeting the right mosquito could make prevention cheaper and more effective
Focusing malaria control efforts on the mosquito species responsible for most transmission could reduce malaria cases while cutting the cost of con…
DIGITAL HEALTH: AI tool can help identify high-risk pregnancies earlier, improve maternal care
A new study shows that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help transform antenatal care in Tanzania by enabling health workers to identify pregnant w…
REVIEW: Scientists call for transparency when setting future research priorities
Scientists are calling for a more transparent way of deciding which health questions should be investigated next, after a new review found that cur…