

One of the participants engages in a discussion during the NEST360 Program meeting held in Dar es Salaam. Photo Courtesy of Pamela Sao
MEETING: NEST360, healthcare leaders discuss ways to improve newborn care
On April 5, the NEST360 program, which is implemented by the Ifakara Health Institute and partners, hosted a meeting of key public health stakeholders to evaluate the successes of Phase 1 and lay down the roadmap for …

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COMMEMORATION: Zanzibar's first President Karume remembered
Karume Day is a national holiday in Tanzania, observed on April 7th to commemorate the life and contribution…

IHI International World Health Day 2024 poster. Graphic by IFAKARA Communications
WORLD HEALTH DAY 2024: Our commitment to health as a right for all
As the globe unites to celebrate World Health Day on April 7, 2024, under the powerful theme "My Health, My Right," this day serves as a poignant reminder of the fundamental princ…

Ifakara Researchers at work. Photograph: Transmission Zero
BLOG: Innovation to end malaria
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HOLIDAY: Easter holiday message to all our partners
The Ifakara Health Institute extends warm Easter wishes to all our esteemed partners and stakeholders within the publi…
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…