Scientists say one of the biggest challenges in the fight against malaria is that vaccine protection can fade over time, making it harder to achieve long-term control of the disease. 

Today, on May 1 2026, we join Tanzania and the global community in marking Inte…

"MTAFITI" - the monthly news and events round-up of the Ifakara Health Institute - April 2026 edition is out…

Mental health stigma often begins early in life, shaped by what children hear, see, and learn in their communities. Ye…

A new clinical trial conducted in Tanzania suggests that a single-dose rabies vaccine could offer strong, long-lasting protection—potentially transforming how the disease is prevented in some of the world’…

China’s success in eliminating malaria could provide valuable lessons for Africa, as experts point to a growing partnership between the two regions as a promising model in the fight against the disease.

A new study published in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene has identified early warning signs of resistance to artemisinin —the world’s most important malaria treatment in southern Afri…

April 26 stands as a defining chapter in Tanzania’s story,  a day when two nations came together to shape o…

On this year’s World Malaria Day, themed “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.”, the Ifak…

On April 23 2026, the Ifakara Health Institute Malaria Forum 2026 took place in Dodoma at the Royal Villag…