CONFIRMED: New evidence supports continued use of life-saving HIV medicine during pregnancy
A widely used HIV medicine taken during pregnancy does not appear to affect the growth of babies exposed to the drug before birth, according to a n…
VISIT: Education Minister calls for stronger research ecosystem to drive local health solutions
On 8 July 2026, the Ifakara Health Institute (IH…
MALARIA WARNING: Drug resistance mutation spreads across northwestern Tanzania
A key malaria treatment is still working—but warning signs are growing. A genetic mutation linked to reduced sensitivity to the world's m…
FEATURE: Ifakara scientist featured in international campaign on malaria
On July 7, 2026, one of Ifakara Health Institute…
COMMEMORATION: Saba Saba Day
Ifakara Health Institute joins the nation in com…
HOUSING: Families in Dar are quietly reinventing the informal home, planners should take note
More than half of sub-Saharan Africa's city dwellers live in informal housing — built without architects, engineers, or permits — y…
INNOVATION: AI-powered drones help map hidden mosquito breeding sites in Dar es Salaam
Researchers in Tanzania and Europe have used drones and artificial intelligence to identify thousands of potential mosquito breeding sites across D…
VISIT: Ifakara explores partnership to improve care and research for chronic diseases
On July 1, 2026, the Ifakara Health Insti…
APPOINTMENT: Congratulations to the new Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary, Dr. Grace Magembe
Ifakara Health Institute Congratulations to Dr. …
MALARIA: Policy implementation gaps weaken Tanzania’s fight against insecticide-resistant mosquitoes
A new study led by scientists at the Ifakara Health Institute and partners has found that although Tanzania has developed strong national policies …