Dr. Dunstan Bishanga at the Certificate in Leadership (CiL) graduation ceremony held in Dar es Salaam. Photo courtesy of Dr. Danstan Bishanga
LEADERSHIP: Senior Ifakara director among UONGOZI Institute graduates
Senior Programme Director at Ifakara Health Institute, Dr. Dunstan Bishanga, is among 198 leaders and executives who graduated from this year’s prestigious leadership programme organized by the UONGOZI Institute…
Photo: Ifakara research scientist, Jacqueline Minja
AWARD: Ifakara scientist wins fellowship on maternal, newborn health
A research scientist specializing in statistics at the Ifakara Health Institute, Jacqueline Minja, is among 1…
GRAPHIC: The Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA)
AWARD: Ifakara scientist wins prestigious CARTA grant
On May 14, 2024 – The Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) announced on their social medi…
Attendees of the second quarter meeting to plan for the second year of implementation include representatives from the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI), President’s Office - Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), and the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP). CREDIT: PMI Shinda (defeat) Malaria
MEETING: PMI Shinda (Defeat) Malaria project draws year two plan
On May 15 2024, the PMI Shinda (DEFEAT) Malaria project, which is supported by the U.S. President's Malaria Initia…
CREDIT: Vodafone Foundation
COMMEMORATION: International Kangaroo Care Awareness Day
Every year, on May 15, we celebrate International Kangaroo Care Awareness Day - dedicated to promoting and advocating …
Ifakara scientist Alex Limwagu showcasing a mosquito trap. PHOTO: IFAKARA Communications
FORUM: Ifakara at NIMR Conference
Ifakara Health Institute took part in this year’s Annual Joint Scientific Conference (AJSC) organized by …
Ifakara Health Institute staff engages in a team exercise during the team building event held in Ifakara. PHOTO | IFAKARA Communications
TEAM BUILDING: Ifakara staff engage in activities to strengthen team spirit
On May 11 2024, Ifakara Health Institute staff from the Ifakara branch office engaged in outdoor interactive activities aimed to strengthen teamwork among staff members while fostering a sense of community. The event …
Dr. Deborah Sumari (middle right) in a group photo alongside the Professional Human Genetics Committee members. PHOTO CREDIT: Government Chemist Laboratory Authority
APPOINTMENT: Ifakara scientist to sit in the national genetic research advisory committee
On May 7, 2024, Dr. John Jingu, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Heal…
Joel Changalucha. Research scientist at Ifakara Health Institute making a presentation during the meeting. Credit: IFAKARA Communications
RABIES: Ifakara, partners discuss adoption of human vaccine
On May 10, 2024, the Tanzania National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) convened to discuss and offer reco…
Ifakara Molecular biologist Deogratius Kavishe on the field carrying one of the backpacks. Credit: Deogratius Kavishe
FEATURE: Ifakara on Science News
Molecular biologist Deogratius Kavishe and his team at the Ifakara Health Institute developed an innovative back-pack as a potential solution to combat rising mosquito resistance to insectic…