Attendees of the second quarter meeting to plan for the second year of implementation include representatives from the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI), President’s Office - Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), and the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP). CREDIT: PMI Shinda (defeat) Malaria
MEETING: PMI Shinda (Defeat) Malaria project draws year two plan
On May 15 2024, the PMI Shinda (DEFEAT) Malaria project, which is supported by the U.S. President's Malaria Initia…
CREDIT: Vodafone Foundation
COMMEMORATION: International Kangaroo Care Awareness Day
Every year, on May 15, we celebrate International Kangaroo Care Awareness Day - dedicated to promoting and advocating …
Ifakara scientist Alex Limwagu showcasing a mosquito trap. PHOTO: IFAKARA Communications
FORUM: Ifakara at NIMR Conference
Ifakara Health Institute took part in this year’s Annual Joint Scientific Conference (AJSC) organized by …
Ifakara Health Institute staff engages in a team exercise during the team building event held in Ifakara. PHOTO | IFAKARA Communications
TEAM BUILDING: Ifakara staff engage in activities to strengthen team spirit
On May 11 2024, Ifakara Health Institute staff from the Ifakara branch office engaged in outdoor interactive activities aimed to strengthen teamwork among staff members while fostering a sense of community. The event …
Dr. Deborah Sumari (middle right) in a group photo alongside the Professional Human Genetics Committee members. PHOTO CREDIT: Government Chemist Laboratory Authority
APPOINTMENT: Ifakara scientist to sit in the national genetic research advisory committee
On May 7, 2024, Dr. John Jingu, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Heal…
Joel Changalucha. Research scientist at Ifakara Health Institute making a presentation during the meeting. Credit: IFAKARA Communications
RABIES: Ifakara, partners discuss adoption of human vaccine
On May 10, 2024, the Tanzania National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) convened to discuss and offer reco…
Ifakara Molecular biologist Deogratius Kavishe on the field carrying one of the backpacks. Credit: Deogratius Kavishe
FEATURE: Ifakara on Science News
Molecular biologist Deogratius Kavishe and his team at the Ifakara Health Institute developed an innovative back-pack as a potential solution to combat rising mosquito resistance to insectic…
Dr Ally Olotu, Ifakara's Director of Science with WHO Country Representative Dr. Charles Sagoe-Moses during the signing ceremony. Credit: IFAKARA Communications
COLLABORATION: Ifakara wins bid to partner with WHO
On May 8 2024, the Ifakara Health Institute along with 10 other development organizations signed collaborative Memoran…
A snip from the April 2024 edition's featured story. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
MTAFITI: The malaria drug resistance challenge
"MTAFITI" - the monthly news and events round-up of Ifakara Health Institute - April 2024 edition is out. Th…
Dr. Amelia Bertozzi-Villa, a disease modeler from the Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM) conducting the training. Credit: IFAKARA Communications
EMPOWERMENT: Sharpening training skills of data scientists, mathematical modelers
Dr. Amelia Bertozzi-Villa, a disease modeler from the Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM) at the Gates Foundation and…