

Polius G. Pinda presenting at PAMCA2023 | Photo courtesy: Rose Philipo
#PAMCA2023 DAY4: Final day, but the fight against malaria is on!
The fourth and final day of the PAMCA2023 conference unfolded with a compelling series of presentations and discussions that further cemented Ifa…

Ifakara Scientist Joel Odero at PAMCA2023 presenting his work. Photo curtesy: PAMCA
#PAMCA2023 DAY3: This is how Ifakara walks “the zero-malaria” talk
The Pan-African Mosquito Control Association (PAMCA) conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia reached its third day, featuring a series of enlightenin…

Victoria Githu (FR) on a panel about gender inclusivity in African vector-borne disease research and control. The event, organized by PAMCA Women in Vector Control (WiVC). PHOTO CREDIT: Rose Philipo
#PAMCA2023 DAY2: Ifakara innovations in the fight against malaria
The second day of the Pan-African Mosquito Control Association (PAMCA) conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia saw insightful presentations and discu…

Group photo of VCPTU Team at PAMCA2023
#PAMCA2023 DAY1: Scientists showcase Ifakara breakthroughs
The inaugural day of the PAMCA conference highlighted the contributions of Ifakara scientists, including Dr. Christina Makungu, Dr. Mgeni Tambwe,…

PAMCA 9th Edition Poster - Credit: PAMCA Africa
#PAMCA2023: Ifakara scientists at regional malaria conference in Ethiopia
The Pan-African Mosquito Control Association (PAMCA) annual conference and exhibition, themed “Reorienting Surveillance and Management in t…

Participants of the Field Malaria Course held at the Ifakara Health Institute Training Center located at Kingani area on the outskirts of Bagamoyo Town in Tanzania Mainland
TRAINING: International malaria course underway in Bagamoyo, Z’bar
The Field Malaria Course commenced on September 11, embarking on a comprehensive four-week training program. The objective is to empower particip…

Ifakara Scientists and partners from the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), University of Basel, World Health Organisation –Tanzania, Tanzania Vector Control Activity, Global Fund, and the Ministry of Health (MOH).
ENGAGEMENT: Stakeholders discuss gaps in monitoring treated bed-nets
Today, Ifakara Health Institute and partners gathered in Bagamoyo to discuss the current gaps in the procurement and monitoring of treated bed-nets in Tanzania. Ifakara’s Botnar Research Centre for Child Health …

Ifakara scientists (L-R): Prisca Kweyamba and Fatuma Matwewe.
MOSQUITO DAY: Global outreach network spotlights Ifakara scientists
On the World Mosquito Day, August 20, 2023, the Outreach Network for Gene Drive Research shone a spotlight on the remarkable accomplishments of Ifakara scientists, Fatuma Matwewe and Prisca Kweyamba.
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The #IASC2023 group photo. PHOTO | IFAKARA/KMC
#IASC2023: Ifakara holds the biggest annual scientific event at birthplace
The Ifakara Health Institute Annual Scientific Conference is underway in Ifakara Town – the Institute’s birth place. It kicked off with keynote speakers, Prof. Patrick Kachur from the University of Columbi…

Participants from Ifakara Health Institute, the Ministry of Health and MoH and President's Office, Regional Administration and Local Government Tanzania pose for a group photo. PHOTO | IFAKARA/KMC
COLLABORATION: Ifakara, partners develop standard floor plan for neonatal wards
The Ifakara Health Institute, in collaboration with the MoH and President's Office, Regional Administration and Local Government Tanzania (PO-RALG), has developed a standardized floor plan for neonatal buildings t…