A snip from the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene journal with insets of Ifakara Health Institute scientists Hajirani Msuya and Abdallah Mkopi who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
DIGITAL HEALTH: Study unveils mobile app breakthrough for Covid-19 testing
A groundbreaking study from the Ifakara Health Institute has introduced a mobile app that could change the way Tanzanians monitor and manage COVID-19. Led by Hajirani Msuya, this pilot project tested a tool called the…
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HOLY MONTH: Ramadan Kareem! – to all Muslims and our partners
The Ifakara Health Institute extends its warmest wishes to all Muslims, collaborators, and partners in Tanzania and beyond observing Ramadan - th…
A snip from the Feb 2025 edition's featured story. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications. Feb. 28, 2025
MTAFITI: Why Child Spacing Matters
"MTAFITI" - the monthly news and events round-up of Ifakara Health Institute - February 2025 edition is out.…
NEST360 team members pose for a group photo. PHOTO: IFAKARA Communications
COMMEMORATION: NEST360 program joins MUHAS in honoring ex-chancellor
On the 28 of February 2025, the Newborn Essential Solutions and Technologies (NEST360) program, implemented by the Ifakara Health Institute and its partners in Tanzania, joined the Muhimbili University of Health and A…
Participants from the Scenario Planning Workshop, a part of the African Conversation Program pose for a group photo. PHOTO: Ifakara Communications
WORKSHOP: Exploring gene drive technology - a new frontier in malaria control
Could gene drive technology be a game-changer in Africa’s fight against malaria? That question took center stage as experts gathered in Bagamoyo, Tanzania for a high-level strategic workshop hosted by Ifakara He…
Prof. Sarah Moore elaborating more on psychology of supervisor/supervisee relationship and art of providing feedback. PHOTO: Ifakara Communications
TRAINING: Ifakara, partners hold 2nd phase of PhD supervision seminar
From February 25–28, 2025, Ifakara Health Institute (IH…
Group photo of participants at the 24th Joint Annual Health Sector Technical Review Meeting (JAHSTRM) held on 25th-26th February 2025 at the Dodoma City Council Hall. PHOTO: IFAKARA Communications
MEETING: Ifakara shares findings of health sector strategic plan review
The Ifakara Health Institute presented findings of the review of Tanzania’s Health Sector Strategic Plan V (HSSP…
A snip from the BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist Jacqueline Minja, the lead author of the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH: Scientists for birth spacing to improve maternal, child health
Scientists are calling for urgent action to promote optimal birth spacing in Tanzania, emphasizing its vital role in improving maternal and child health outcomes. This follows a recent study led by Ifakara Health Inst…
Eric Ochomo from the Kenya Medical Research Institute, and Co-Principal Investigator of the AnoSTEP project, gives an overview of the project to participants. PHOTO: IFAKARA Communications.
KICK-OFF: AnoSTEP project country principal investigators meet in Dar
From 20-22 February 2025, the Ifakara Health Institute’s "Comprehensive Assessment of the Biology and Publi…
A snip from the HIV Research & Clinical Practice journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist, Elizabeth Senkoro, who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications.
COVID-19: Pandemic’s impact on black women living with HIV
A recent study by scientists from the UK and Tanzania shows that anxiety, stigma and trauma surged during the COVID-19 lockdowns for Black African and Black Caribbean women living with HIV, underscoring the need for i…