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VACCINES: Scientists to examine the dynamics of natural immunity to malaria
Ifakara Health Institute and partners in the next four years will examine the dynamics of natural immunity to malaria in order to create a database that will be instrumental in testing the effectiveness of future mala…

Sergeant Amani Hassan from the Tanzania Fire Brigade of the Police Force based at Mwenge in the city leading the session at IHI Mikocheni
SAFETY: Ifakara raises staff awareness on firefighting during emergencies
Today, Ifakara Health Institute conducted a crucial one-hour session for its staff on firefighting awareness at its Mikocheni offices in Dar es S…

Ifakara scientist, Issa Mshani during a community engagement activity. Photo credit: Ifakara KMC
PROMISING: Meet this rising star in global health
Ifakara Health Institute's early-career scientist, Issa Mshani, has received the American Society of Tropical Medicine Young Investigator Awa…

Pharmacist at IHI's Clinical Trials Facility in Bagamoyo. Photo credit: Ifakara KMC
HEALTHCARE: New study seeks to improve access to essential medicines
Ifakara Health Institute (Ifakara) has kicked off a new study which aims to assess the Tanzania's pharmaceutical management system, its capac…

Ifakara scientist Issa Mshani. Photo credit: Ifakara KMC
EXCELLENCE: Ifakara scientist wins Young Investigator Award in Chicago
Ifakara Health Institute celebrates Issa Mshani, a young scientist, who won the prestigious and highly competitive ASTMH (American Society of Trop…

EHES team at the ASTMH 2023 conference. Photo credit: Dr. Emmanuel Kaindoa
FORUM: Ifakara showcases excellence at US conference
Ifakara Health Institute scientists demonstrated exceptional expertise through powerful presentations at the American Society of Tropical Medicine…

One of the four groups from the visit. Photo credit: Ifakara KMC
TOUR: Ifakara hosts international delegation in Bagamoyo
Ifakara Health Institute (Ifakara) recently welcomed an international delegation…

Ifakara scientist and Principal Investigator of the project Dr. Sally Mtenga opening the session. Photo credit: Ifakara KMC
TRAINING: Stage is set for the nationwide healthcare plan update
The Ifakara Health Institute (Ifakara) in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the President's Office - Regional Administration and Lo…

Dr. Fredros Okumu, giving a talk - " Why I study the most dangerous animal on earth — mosquitoes" at TED Global 2017. Photo Credit: TED
IMPACT: Ifakara scientist is new vector biology professor at top UK university
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PD Dr. Martin Rohacek, a Physician at the Ifakara Health Institute conducting a class during the course. Photo credit: Ifakara KMC
TRAINING: Ultra-sound course conducted in Ifakara
From October 16-20, 2023, Ifakara Health Institute and partners hosted a five-day intensive ultra-sound course offering 15 clinicians a unique opp…