Ifakara scientist Dr. Brian Tarimo engages in a discussion during a plenary session at the 8th National Science, Technology and Innovation Conference and Exhibition held in Dar. PHOTO|IFAKARA/KMC
#STICE2023: Ifakara scientists join talks on biotechnology at COSTECH conference
At the 8th National Science, Technology, and Innovation Conference and Exhibition (STICE), which was held from June 14–16, Ifakara Health Institute scientists joined other experts from across Tanzania to discuss…
The Deputy Minister in the Tanzanian government, who is also a parliamentarian for Dodoma urban, Athony Mavunde, officially opens the half-day meeting in Dodoma today. He is flanked by the Deputy Mayor for Dodoma, Jamali Ngalya (right) and Ifakara Senior Research Scientist, Dr. Francis Levira. PHOTO | IFAKARA/KMC
POLICY COMMUNICATION: Ifakara shares results on evaluation of HIV, family planning services integration
An fakara Health Institute team, led by Senior Research Scientist Dr. Francis Levira, hosted a series of meetings in Dodoma and Dar es Salaam between June 14-20 to disseminate findings of a study which evaluated integ…
Participants of the Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training listen on during a session at the orientation. PHOTO|Courtesy Mwifadhi Mrisho
TRAINING: Ifakara, NIMR staff undergo good clinical practice orientation
Ifakara Health Institute and National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) staff participated in an Orientation on Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training held at the NIMR offices in Dar es Salaam from June 5-7, 2023. …
Shinda Malaria Chief of Party, Dr. Dunstan Bishanga presents during the Data Review meeting. PHOTO|COURTESY Shinda Malaria
ENGAGEMENT: Shinda Malaria conducts data review meeting in Kagera
Today, the Shinda Malaria project commenced a two-day Data Review meeting in Kagera region where they will assess and evaluate the trends and performance of various malaria indicators, including morbidity, mortality, …
Ifakara Senior Research Scientist, Dr. Samson Kiware, speaks during the panel discussion organized by the Gates Foundation and partners in Kigali, Rwanda on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. PHOTO | COURTESY of Dr. Sam Kiware
IMPACT: Ifakara scientist at modelling forum in Kigali
Seasoned Ifakara Health Institute researcher, Dr. Samson Kiware, was among panelists at the international forum on mathematical modelling and policy organized by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Wellcome …
Ifakara’s Chief Executive Director, Dr. Honorati Masanja (Left), and Dr. Florence Mamboya, the ATC Deputy Rector - Administration, Finance and Planning shake hands after signing the MoU in Dar on June 6, 2023. PHOTO| IFAKARA/KMC
PARTNERSHIP: Ifakara, Arusha college sign agreement to curb newborn deaths
Ifakara Health Institute and Arusha Technical College (ATC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today in Dar es Salaam for a partnership to implement a scientific program at the college to reduce newborn deaths…
A snip from the official Malaria Forum banner. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA/KMC.
ENGAGEMENT: Ifakara hosts Malaria Forum in Dar
Today, Ifakara Health Institute joins partners in hosting a Malaria Forum in Dar es Salaam. The Forum gives stakeholders an opportunity to discuss successes and challenges in the fight against malaria in Tanzania.
Dr. Amelia Bertozzi-Villa, Disease Modeler at the Gates Foundation's Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM) elaborating a point during the paper writing workshop held in Dar. PHOTO|IFAKARA/KMC
WORKSHOP: Ifakara’s Data Science team sharpens paper writing skills
Members of the Data Science team at Ifakara Health Institute participate in an intensive Paper Writing workshop hosted by Dr. Amelia Bertozzi-Villa – a disease modeler from the Institute for Disease Modeling (ID…
Villgro Technical Analyst, Winnie Wanagri demonstrating something to trainees during the Quality Management Systems workshop held in Dar. PHOTO | Coutersy of Ifakara Innovation Hub
TRAINING: Ifakara Innovation Hub capacitates startups with quality management system procedures
From May 9-15, the Ifakara Innovation Hub through its portfolio of Product Development Partnership (IIH - PDP) hosted a Quality Management Systems workshop designed for medical device startups and aimed to capacitate …
Ifakara researcher Issa Mshani briefs the Uhuru torch race leader, Abdallah Kaim, during his visit at one of Ifakara exhibition table at the Uhuru toarch event in Morogoro. PHOTO|Courtesy of Felista Tarimo
ENGAGEMENT: Ifakara showcases research work at Uhuru Torch event
Today, May 9, Ifakara Health Institute participated in an event to receive the Uhuru Torch at Mang’ula ward, Kilombero District in Morogoro region. Ifakara participated on invitation from the Ifakara Town Counci…