HOUSING: Families in Dar are quietly reinventing the informal home, planners should take note
More than half of sub-Saharan Africa's city dwellers live in informal housing — built without architects, engineers, or permits — y…
INNOVATION: AI-powered drones help map hidden mosquito breeding sites in Dar es Salaam
Researchers in Tanzania and Europe have used drones and artificial intelligence to identify thousands of potential mosquito breeding sites across D…
VISIT: Ifakara explores partnership to improve care and research for chronic diseases
On July 1, 2026, the Ifakara Health Insti…
APPOINTMENT: Congratulations to the new Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary, Dr. Grace Magembe
Ifakara Health Institute Congratulations to Dr. …
MALARIA: Policy implementation gaps weaken Tanzania’s fight against insecticide-resistant mosquitoes
A new study led by scientists at the Ifakara Health Institute and partners has found that although Tanzania has developed strong national policies …
CHILD HEALTH: Study links free education policies to lower mortality across 20 countries
Making basic education free and compulsory does more than increasing school attendance—it can save children's lives, according to a new i…
MTAFITI: June edition commemorates African child
"MTAFITI" - the monthly news and events round-up of the Ifakara Health Institute - June 2026 edition is out. T…
PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE: Bagamoyo general population strongly supports clinical trials despite knowing little about them
The general population in Tanzania's Bagamoyo District is largely willing to participate in medical research despite having low knowledge about…
WORKSHOP: Ifakara joins partners in Zanzibar to review, harmonize malaria control procedures
From 22–26 June 2026, the Zanzibar Malaria…