CPIA project Principal Investigator, Dr. Sally Mtenga, stresses a point when presenting at a multistakeholder meeting held in Morogoro today. She's with Prof. McCoy and Irene Mashasi. PHOTO | IFAKARA/KMC
ADOLESCENT HEALTH: Ifakara project shares study findings with stakeholders
Ifakara’s Catalyzing Policy Improvement in Africa (CPIA) project in Tanzania has shared with multi-stakeholders in Morogoro findings of a systematic review which sought to understand the current policy and resea…
Ifakara Health Institute exhibitor, Magdalena Isaya, engages with a visitor at the Institute's booth on August 8, 2023. PHOTO | IFAKARA/KMC
ENGAGEMENT: Ifakara showcases work at farmers’ fair in Moro
In commemorating this year’s annual Farmer’s Day, Ifakara Health Institute participated in a week-long agricultural fair at the Julius Nyerere Exhibition grounds in Morogoro from August 2-8. The Fair &ndas…
Official e-banner of the Ifakara Health Institute 2023. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA/KMC
EXHIBITION: Ifakara engages with farmers, stakeholders at “Nane Nane” fair
Today, Ifakara teams join stakeholders at the Nane Nane grounds in Morogoro to engage with farmers who exhibit agricultural products and services at the week-long Farmers’ Exhibition – popularly known as &…
Jitihada Baraka, NEST360 Qualitative Lead at Ifakara, Nancy Rumazi, a Registered Nurse from Muhimbili National Hospital - Upanga, and Monica Frey, a Neonatologist from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) engaged in a discussion at the Technical Workshop for Finalization of Neonatal Care Units at CCBRT
PLANNING: NEST360 defines next steps at strategic meets in Dar
In a significant stride towards reducing neonatal mortality rates, the Newborn Essential Solutions and Technologies (NEST360) program has organized two concurrent events in …
Dr. Chonge Kitojo, Malaria Project Management Specialist with U.S. President's Malaria, engages with a patient at Nkwenda Health Center in Kagera during the courtesy visit. PHOTO | IFAKARA/Shinda Malaria
TOUR: USAID, NMCP visit Shinda Malaria project in Kagera
On August 4, the Shinda Malaria team wrapped a four-day visit it hosted in Kagera, which included representatives from the US President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Tanzania Mission, Ministry of Health (MoH) and m…
Shinda Malaria project Chief of Party, Dr. Dunstan Bishanga, speaks during the planning meeting with health management teams in Kagera on Tuesday this week. PHOTO | IFAKARA/Shinda Malaria
MEETING: Shinda Malaria draws annual project plan for Kagera
The Shinda Malaria project, yesterday concluded a two-day meeting for members of the regional and district council health management teams (R/CHMTs) from all eight councils of Kagera region, which had the primary obje…
Ifakara scientist Dr. Yeromin Mlacha facilitates a session during the Entomology Training of Malaria Vector Surveillance Officers (DMVSOs) from Tanzania's NMCP in Ifakara, Morogoro. PHOTO | COURTESY of Omary Kimwaga
EMPOWERMENT: Ifakara hosts national training program on mosquito surveillance
As part of the Dhibiti Malaria project, Ifakara has just finished an intensive two-week programme on vector surveillance training with nearly 60 participants including District Malaria Vector Surveillan…
PHOTO | COURTESY of Penta Foundation
KICK OFF: New project to improve antibiotic treatment, reduce newborn deaths
Ifakara Health Institute will take part in a new European-African partnership project, which launches in Tanzania, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda today, to enhance the treatment of infections in newborns. …
Ifakara scientist Dr. Jerry Hella (2nd from Right) hands over donated diagnostic machines to NTPL representative Peter Neema (2nd from Left) at a handover ceremony in Dar. PHOTO | IFAKARA/KMC
TB FIGHT: Ifakara donates state-of-the-art diagnostic machines
The Ifakara Health Institute has donated diagnostic machines to the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Programme (NTLP) in Tanzania, marking a significant progress in the fight against tuberculosis in the country. …
Ifakara Health Institute scientists on the sidelines of the iHEA forum. They are [L-R] - Dr. Peter Binyaruka, John Maiba and August Kuwawenaruwa. PHOTO | IFAKARA/KMC
FORUM: Ifakara Scientists share critical insights at world congress
Three Ifakara scientists demonstrated their dedication to advancing healthcare economics research by presenting their ground-breaking research at the 15th International Health Economics Association (iHEA) World Congre…