TB: Study finds peer-led disease screening helps drug users get tested, treated
A new study conducted in Dar es Salaam highlights the potential of peer-led approaches to improve tuberculosis (TB) screening among people who use …
FORUM: Ifakara science director joins malaria experts at the Swiss TPH Symposium
On June 12, 2025, at the Swiss TPH Symposium in …
HEALTH FINANCING: Improved system earns praise from facility managers for boosting efficiency, control
In Tanzania, health facility managers have strongly endorsed Direct Health Facility Financing (DHFF), reporting more control, less paperwork, and b…
BLOG: Ifakara scientist shares insights on leadership for gene drive research in East Africa
The Gene Drive Network has featured Ifakara Heal…
STAR HOMES: Novel design test results show promise, despite challenges
An ambitious housing project is making waves in rural Tanzania, offering new hope in the fight against diseases like malaria, respiratory infection…
TRAINING: Regional workshop strengthens maternal, child health financing expertise
From June 2-6, 2025, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LS…
LIFESTYLE BEHAVIORS: Teens living with HIV share struggles with fitness and diet
A recent study by the Ifakara Health Institute has shed light on significant challenges faced by adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) in adopting he…
HOLIDAY: Eid Mubarak to our partners!
The Ifakara Health Institute extends warm Eid el-Hajj wishes to all our est…
TB: Study maps disease hotspots in Africa, calls for targeted interventions
A new study published on Communications Medicine has revealed alarming variations in tuberculosis (TB) cases across Africa—not only …
LISTENING MATTERS: Study finds community engagement key to effective health interventions
A new study has found that health programs in Tanzania are more effective when communities are actively involved in their design and delivery. …