

Senior Research Scientist and NEST360 Project Leader Donat Shamba stressing a point during the discussion. Photo crdit: Ifakara Communications.
NEST360: Tz strategizes phase two of the program
On February 19, 2024, the NEST360 program, implemented by the Ifakara Health Institute and its partners in Tanzania, g…

Ifakara scientist, Dr. Samson Kiware moderating a symposium during the CARDIOTAN 2024 in Zanzibar.
#CARDIOTAN2024: Ifakara underlines research, partnerships for advancing cardiovascular care
From February 9th to 10th, 2024, the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) hosted their “Heart Team Africa Cardiotan 2024” internat…

Condolence Poster designed by Ifakara Communications
MOURNING: Remembering Former Tanzania PM Edward Lowassa (1953-2024)
Ifakara Health Institute mourns the passing of Edward Lowassa, born on 26 August 1953. He was a Tanzanian politician who served as the Prime Mini…

Ifakara Health Institute's Chief Executive Director Dr. Honorati Masanja giving remarks at the SwissTPH symposium.
FORUM: Ifakara Director attends SwissTPH symposium
On 8 February 2024, Dr. Honorati Masanja, the Director of Ifakara Health Institute, participated in a sympo…

Members of the Ifakara internal audit team participating in ISO training held at Ifakara offices. PHOTO | IFAKARA/COMMS
SELF-CHECK: Ifakara audits its quality management system
The Ifakara Health Institute organized a refresher training for members of the ISO 9001 internal audit team which aimed to sharpen their skills for conducting QMS audits effectively.

Healthcare professionals being taken through a practical exercise during the training. Photo Credit: St. Francis Regional Referral Hospital (SFRRH)
TRAINING: Improving local healthcare practitioners’ skills in vascular ultrasound
Today, local healthcare professionals completed a five-day training in vascular ultrasound and surgery held at the St.…

Event poster featuring Dr. Marceline Finda, a distinguished Research Scientist at Ifakara Health Institute.
SPOTLIGHT: Live chat, gene drives for Malaria elimination in Africa
On Feb 1st 2024 at 11 am EAT, our SPOTLIGHT Series featured Dr. Marceline Finda, a distinguished Research Scientist at Ifakara Health Institute. …

Ifakara scientists, Dr. Getrud Mollel (left) and Prof. Maja Weisser pose at the sidelines of the event happening in Johannesburg, South Africa.
MEETING: SNIP-AFRICA assembly in Jo’burg
Jan 30th - 31st 2024, Ifakara Health Institute's research scientists, Dr. Getrud Mollel and Prof. Maja Weisser, p…

Credit: NEST360 Organisation
NEWBORN HEALTH: NEST360 secures eight-figure global funding for next stage
On January 23, 2024, the Newborn Essential Solutions and Technologies (NEST360) program, a global initiative aimed at enhancing newborn care and …

Event poster featuring Ifakara research scientist Issa Mshani. Credit: George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health (GWSPH)
TALK: Ifakara scientist discussed new tech in malaria fight
On Thursday, the 25th of January 2024, at 8 PM EAT, the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health (GWSPH) will played…