A snip from the March 2024 edition's featured story. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications March. 28, 2024
MTAFITI: The March edition is HERE!
"MTAFITI" - the monthly news and events round-up of Ifakara Health Institute - March 2024 edition is out. The main theme of the current…
Former President Jakaya Kikwete speaking at the End Malaria Council in Dar es Salaam. Photo Courtesy: Mwananchi Communications
MALARIA: JK on Oxford vaccine evaluated by Ifakara for children
On March 26, 2024, Ifakara Health Institute took part in the third End Malaria Council meeting in Dar es Salaam. Durin…
Ifakara scientist Prof. Nicodem Govella facilitates a session during the refresher training on monitoring insecticide resistance and associated guidelines for vector biology professionals in Ifakara, Morogoro. Credit: IFAKARA Communications
TRAINING: Experts empowered to monitor insecticide resistance
This week, as part of the U.S. President's Malaria Initiative-funded DHIBITI MALARIA Project, Ifakara Health Institute joined forces with the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) and Population Servi…
A community member taking part in a TB screening activity during the event. Credit: CDCI
TB DAY: Community engagement to combat the disease
On World TB Day, observed annually on March 24th, communities worldwide unite to address the persistent global health t…
Dr. Moshi Shabani presenting during a side his work during a side event titled "Technology, Innovation, and Research."
FORUM: Ifakara at the Primary Health Care Conference 2024
From March 25-27, 2024, the Ifakara Health Institute has been participating in the International Primary Health Care Conference held at the Jakaya Kikwete Convention Centre in the Tanzania’s capital city - Dodom…
The Shinda Malaria Chief of Party, Dr. Dustan Bishanga making remarks during the gathering. Photo Credit: Shinda Malaria
COLLABORATION: Joint cross-border malaria initiative to benefit Tanzania, Rwanda
Today, the Shinda Malaria project, which is funded by the US President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and implemented in Tanzania by the Ifakar…
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WORKSHOP: Ifakara holds refresher on fraud awareness
On March 25th, 2024, the Ifakara Health Institute conducted a 30-minute refresher workshop on fraud awareness for all staff. The workshop aimed t…
Course flyer. Photo Courtesy: PAMCA
COURSE: Spectroscopy, machine learning to advance malaria surveillance
Ifakara Health Institute, the University of Glasgow, and the Pan-African Mosquito Control Association (PAMCA) are join…
Group photo of the workshop participants. Credit: IFAKARA Communications
WORKSHOP: Advancing Leprosy elimination in Tanzania
From 20 - 23 February 2024, Ifakara Health Institute hosted national partners to its Dar es Salaam branch to learn mor…
Participants engaged in guided practical exercise during the workshop. Credit: Shinda Malaria
SHINDA MALARIA: Integrating health information systems
From March 18-22, 2024, the Shinda Malaria program, funded by the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) and impleme…