

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…

The Shinda Malaria Chief of Party, Dr. Dustan Bishanga making remarks during the gathering. Photo Credit: Shinda Malaria
COLLABORATION: Joint cross-border malaria initiative to benefit Tanzania, Rwanda
Today, the Shinda Malaria project, which is funded by the US President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and implemented in Tanzania by the Ifakar…

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WORKSHOP: Ifakara holds refresher on fraud awareness
On March 25th, 2024, the Ifakara Health Institute conducted a 30-minute refresher workshop on fraud awareness for all staff. The workshop aimed t…

Course flyer. Photo Courtesy: PAMCA
COURSE: Spectroscopy, machine learning to advance malaria surveillance
Ifakara Health Institute, the University of Glasgow, and the Pan-African Mosquito Control Association (PAMCA) are join…

Group photo of the workshop participants. Credit: IFAKARA Communications
WORKSHOP: Advancing Leprosy elimination in Tanzania
From 20 - 23 February 2024, Ifakara Health Institute hosted national partners to its Dar es Salaam branch to learn mor…

Participants engaged in guided practical exercise during the workshop. Credit: Shinda Malaria
SHINDA MALARIA: Integrating health information systems
From March 18-22, 2024, the Shinda Malaria program, funded by the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) and impleme…

The Ifakara Review Board (IRB) members on a session in Kingani, Bagamoyo. PHOTO CREDIT: Ifakara Communications
ETHICS: Ifakara board updates clearance, oversight procedures
From 18-22 March 2024, the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the Ifakara Health Institute convened for a five-day session in Kingani, Bagamoyo, aimed at revising its Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP…

Ifakara staff receiving instructions on firefighting during a practical session of the training at Ifakara branch office in Ifakara.
PREPAREDNESS: Ifakara raises staff fire safety awareness
On March 11, 2024, Ifakara Health Institute organized a session to raise staff awareness regarding fire safety and rescue procedures during emergencies at its Ifakara branch offices in Mlabani, Ifakara. The training w…

Judith Mshumbusi, the acting Supply Chain Manager, moderating the session. Credit: IFAKARA Communications
TRAINING: Ifakara completes procurement ethics short course
From March 18-22, 2024, Ifakara Health Institute conducted a series of training sessions centered on ethical procureme…