Ifakara Health Insitute scientists (from left to right) Drs. Marceline Finda and Sambo Maganga listens on during a stakeholders engagement meeting on gene drive technology held in Dar es Salaam. Photo courtesy of IFAKARA Communication
DIALOGUE: Tanzania stakeholders receive, discuss results of engagements on gene drives potential
For three days – May 22-24, 2024 in Dar es Salaam, the Gene Drives research group at Ifakara Health Institute, hosted engagement sessions with a diverse array of public health stakeholders to present the results…
Members of the Tanzania Human Resource and Administration Professionals Association (THRAPA) pose for a group photo with CCM Secretary General Dr. Emanuel Nchimbi during the annual general meeting in Morogoro. Photo courtesy of RAHIYA SHARIFF
NETWORKING: Senior Ifakara staff at annual HR, admin professionals’ forum
Three senior Ifakara Health Institute staff with the human resources and administration background participated in this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Tanzania Human Resource and Administration Profe…
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…