Deputy Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. Grace Magembe giving remarks during the NEST360 Phase 2 launch ceremony. Photo by IFAKARA Communications
LAUNCH: NEST360 officially kicks off its second phase in Tanzania
Today, the Ministry of Health and the NEST360 Alliance have launched Phase 2 of the Newborn Essential Solutions and Technologies (NEST360) program, implemented by the Ifakara Health Institut…
(Left to right) Dr. Maulid from ZAMEP, Dr. Zawadi Mageni-Mboma, Head of the Grants and Contracts Office at Ifakara, Dr. Shija Shija from ZAMEP, Senior Research Scientist Prosper Pius Chaki from Ifakara, and Ms. Sheikha Mohamed, a Community Engagement Coordinator at Ifakara.
ENGAGEMENT: Ifakara, ZAMEP discuss strengthening their partnership
A delegation from the Ifakara Health Institute visited the Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Programme (ZAMEP) yesterday, f…
Ramadhan Nyambuka, an experienced Quality Management System (QMS) expert and registered ISO 9001 inspector engages with Ifakara staff during an ISO awareness training session. Photo by IFAKARA Communications
TRAINING: Ifakara enhances staff knowledge on quality management system procedures
From early to mid June 2024, Ifakara Health Institute's Ifakara and Dar es Salaam branch participated in an…
(Left) Ambassador of Denmark, H.E., Ms. Mette Nørgaard Dissing-Spandet. (Middle) Senior research scientist Donat Shamba, Ifakara, (Right) Lena Hothes, Councilor, Political, Health & Rights. At the Royal Danish Embassy, Tanzania.
ENGAGEMENT: Ifakara at Danish constitution anniversary
Marking the 175th anniversary of the Danish constitution, senior research scientist Donat Shamba was invited to repre…
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FORUM: Ifakara contributes to WHO global discussions to combat NCDs
The Ifakara Health Institute participated in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) multisectoral briefing conduc…
Meeting taking place at the Ministry offices located within the National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), the meeting was chaired by the Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary, Dr. John Jingu, and Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Prof. Tumaini Nagu. CREDIT: Tanzania Ministry of Health
MEETING: Ifakara shares evidence for effective universal health insurance implementation
On June 3, 2024, two health economists from the Ifakara Health Institute, Drs Peter Binyaruka and August Joachim, took…
A snip from the May 2024 edition's featured story. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
MTAFITI: The miracle medicines puzzle
"MTAFITI" - the monthly news and events round-up of Ifakara Health Institute - May 2024 edition is out. The …
Acting Branch Manager of Ifakara Health Institute offices in Ifakara Faraji Abilahi sharing remarks at the SFUCHAS Conference. Photo by IFAKARA Communications
#ASC2024: Ifakara, partners host joint conference on public health
Today, the SFUCHAS Conference jointly organized by Ifakara Health Institute and partners kickstarts in Ifakara, bringing together researchers, students, health practitioners, policymakers, and community stakeholders.<…
Participant of the Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) training performs ultrasound tests during a practical sessions. Photo by IFAKARA Communications
WORKSHOP: Ifakara, partners equip clinicians with diagnostic ultrasound skills
Ifakara Health Institute and its partners conducted a comprehensive five-day Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) training course to equip clinicians from across Tanzania with advanced ultrasound techniques. <…
Hope Peter, a Biomedical Engineer within the NEST360 Program implemented by Ifakara Health Institute facilitating a session during the Neotechnologies training. Photo by NEST360 Team
TRAINING: Biomedical engineers, technicians sharpen skills
From May 20-25, 2024, the NEST 360 Program, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and under the auspices of the Ifakara Health Institute, conducted a six-day Neotechnologies training at the National Training an…