Fatuma Matwewe, a scientist from the Transmission Zero Project elaborating on how the genetically improved mosquito looks like to Bagamoyo leaders. PHOTO: Ifakara Communications
ENGAGEMENT: Bagamoyo leaders briefed on malaria game-changer innovation
As part of its initiative to raise awareness about groundbreaking malaria research—…
A snip from the journal of Antibiotics with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientis Theopista Lotto, the lead author of the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
RESISTANCE: Unmasking the relationship between malaria and antibiotics
Antibiotics are a cornerstone of modern medicine, yet their overuse and misuse can contribute to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a growing global health crisis. A recent study in Tanzania sheds light on the widespread…
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LENT: Wishing Christians and our partners a great fasting season
Today, as Christians worldwide observe Ash Wednesday – which marks the beginning of the Lenten season, Ifakara H…
Dr. Angela from the Ministry of Health (left) and Dr. Mary Shedrack from the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG) (right) cut the tape at the launch of the new register for newborns. PHOTO: IFAKARA Communications
LAUNCH: Ifakara, partners introduce Tanzania’s first newborn hospital registers
The NEST360 program, implemented in Tanzania by the Ifakara Health Institute and partners, has launched the country&rs…
A snip from the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene journal with insets of Ifakara Health Institute scientists Hajirani Msuya and Abdallah Mkopi who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
DIGITAL HEALTH: Study unveils mobile app breakthrough for Covid-19 testing
A groundbreaking study from the Ifakara Health Institute has introduced a mobile app that could change the way Tanzanians monitor and manage COVID-19. Led by Hajirani Msuya, this pilot project tested a tool called the…
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HOLY MONTH: Ramadan Kareem! – to all Muslims and our partners
The Ifakara Health Institute extends its warmest wishes to all Muslims, collaborators, and partners in Tanzania and beyond observing Ramadan - th…
A snip from the Feb 2025 edition's featured story. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications. Feb. 28, 2025
MTAFITI: Why Child Spacing Matters
"MTAFITI" - the monthly news and events round-up of Ifakara Health Institute - February 2025 edition is out.…
NEST360 team members pose for a group photo. PHOTO: IFAKARA Communications
COMMEMORATION: NEST360 program joins MUHAS in honoring ex-chancellor
On the 28 of February 2025, the Newborn Essential Solutions and Technologies (NEST360) program, implemented by the Ifakara Health Institute and its partners in Tanzania, joined the Muhimbili University of Health and A…
Participants from the Scenario Planning Workshop, a part of the African Conversation Program pose for a group photo. PHOTO: Ifakara Communications
WORKSHOP: Exploring gene drive technology - a new frontier in malaria control
Could gene drive technology be a game-changer in Africa’s fight against malaria? That question took center stage as experts gathered in Bagamoyo, Tanzania for a high-level strategic workshop hosted by Ifakara He…
Prof. Sarah Moore elaborating more on psychology of supervisor/supervisee relationship and art of providing feedback. PHOTO: Ifakara Communications
TRAINING: Ifakara, partners hold 2nd phase of PhD supervision seminar
From February 25–28, 2025, Ifakara Health Institute (IH…