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…
Dr. Estee Torok (center) from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) engages with participants at the Data Science and Mathematical Modelling meeting held at Ifakara offices in Dar. PHOTO | IFAKARA/KMC
ENGAGEMENT: Gates researcher Dr. Estee Torok, partners discuss progress made by the Ifakara Data Science team
The Data Science and Mathematical Modelling Team at Ifakara Health Institute hosted a productive half-day session, extending a warm welcome to both local and international partners in the public health sector. The eve…
Shinda Malaria Chief of Party, Dr. Dunstan Bishanga shares remarks during the meeting. PHOTO|COURTESY Shinda Malaria
MEETING: Shinda Malaria, partners draw second year project implementation plan
In a significant development, key representatives from the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) and the President’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG) convened at the Shinda Malaria…
CPIA project Principal Investigator, Dr. Sally Mtenga, stresses a point when presenting at a multistakeholder meeting held in Morogoro today. She's with Prof. McCoy and Irene Mashasi. PHOTO | IFAKARA/KMC
ADOLESCENT HEALTH: Ifakara project shares study findings with stakeholders
Ifakara’s Catalyzing Policy Improvement in Africa (CPIA) project in Tanzania has shared with multi-stakeholders in Morogoro findings of a systematic review which sought to understand the current policy and resea…
Ifakara Health Institute exhibitor, Magdalena Isaya, engages with a visitor at the Institute's booth on August 8, 2023. PHOTO | IFAKARA/KMC
ENGAGEMENT: Ifakara showcases work at farmers’ fair in Moro
In commemorating this year’s annual Farmer’s Day, Ifakara Health Institute participated in a week-long agricultural fair at the Julius Nyerere Exhibition grounds in Morogoro from August 2-8. The Fair &ndas…
Official e-banner of the Ifakara Health Institute 2023. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA/KMC
EXHIBITION: Ifakara engages with farmers, stakeholders at “Nane Nane” fair
Today, Ifakara teams join stakeholders at the Nane Nane grounds in Morogoro to engage with farmers who exhibit agricultural products and services at the week-long Farmers’ Exhibition – popularly known as &…
Jitihada Baraka, NEST360 Qualitative Lead at Ifakara, Nancy Rumazi, a Registered Nurse from Muhimbili National Hospital - Upanga, and Monica Frey, a Neonatologist from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) engaged in a discussion at the Technical Workshop for Finalization of Neonatal Care Units at CCBRT
PLANNING: NEST360 defines next steps at strategic meets in Dar
In a significant stride towards reducing neonatal mortality rates, the Newborn Essential Solutions and Technologies (NEST360) program has organized two concurrent events in …
Dr. Chonge Kitojo, Malaria Project Management Specialist with U.S. President's Malaria, engages with a patient at Nkwenda Health Center in Kagera during the courtesy visit. PHOTO | IFAKARA/Shinda Malaria
TOUR: USAID, NMCP visit Shinda Malaria project in Kagera
On August 4, the Shinda Malaria team wrapped a four-day visit it hosted in Kagera, which included representatives from the US President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Tanzania Mission, Ministry of Health (MoH) and m…