The Swiss Ambassador to Tanzania, Prof. Didier Chassot, cuts the ribbon to officially inaugurate the admin block. PHOTOS | IFAKARA/KMC
INAUGURATION: Ifakara unveils new office block at Kingani, Bagamoyo
Ifakara Health Institute today inaugurated a new office building in Bagamoyo for its staff. The Swiss Ambassador to Tanzania, Prof. Didier Chassot, graced the opening ceremony along with the Permanent Secretary in the…
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Seif Shekalaghe, cuts the ribbon to officially inaugurate a new lab at Kingani area on the outskirts of Bagamoyo. PHOT | IFAKARA/KMC
INAUGURATION: Ifakara unveils new world-class lab in Bagamoyo
Today, Ifakara Health Institute inaugurated a new laboratory located at Kingani area in Bagamoyo. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Seif Shekalaghe, grace the opening occasion alongside the Swiss Amba…
A combination of photos depicting the Swiss TPH delegation tour of Ifakara Health Institute research platforms in Bagamoyo and ifakara. PHOTOS | IFAKARA/KMC
TOUR: Swiss TPH delegation at Bagamoyo, Ifakara research sites
As part of their week-long (July 17-22, 2023) visit to Ifakara Health Institute, the Swiss TPH delegation traveled to two sites: Bagamoyo and Ifakara (on July 19 and 21, respectively). The two sites host the vast majo…
Ifakara Chief Executive Director, Dr. Honorati Masanja; Swiss TPH Director, Prof. Jürg Utzinger; and Ifakara Foundation Chair, Ambassador Ami Mpungwe display Ifakara Foundation papers after signing them in Dar es Salaam today. PHOTO | IFAKARA/KMC.
SIGNING: Ifakara, partner sign Foundation Constitution
The Ifakara Foundation Constitution has been signed in Dar es Salaam today. The Foundation is a funds drive initiative by Ifakara Health Institute and partners to mobilize funds for sustainable health research.…
The Swiss TPH delegation in a group photo with their host at Mikocheni in Dar today. PHOTO | IFAKARA/KMC
VISIT: Ifakara welcomes Swiss TPH delegation in Dar
Today, a high-profile delegation from the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) visited the Ifakara Health Institute's offices in Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam. Ifakara and Swiss TPH have a long-standi…
Meeting in progress. PHOTO | COURTESY of Dr. Sam Kiware
ENGAGEMENT: Data science team meets ZAMEP in Zanzibar
The Data Science & Mathematical Modelling Team at Ifakara Health Institute took part in a technical discussion with the Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Program (ZAMEP) on the possibilities of adapting a database for …
Malaria Atlas Project official, Dr. Susan Rumisha, gestures as she clarifies a point during the conversation. PHOTO | IFAKARA/KMC
TOUR: Malaria project visits Dar office
An outfit with a global footprint, Malaria Atlas Project (MAP), paid a cortesy visit to Ifakara Health Institute offices in Dar es Salaam to see on going projects conducted by the Data Science and Mathematical Modelli…
The ISO training in progress. PHOTO | COURTESY of Kamilus Masonda
TRAINING: Ifakara Management sharpens skills on standards
Ifakara Health Institute marked the beginning of a new fiscal year 2023-24 which officially begun on July 1, 2023 by organizing an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) awareness training session at Mik…
Pictured together at the Swiss TPH open house event are (from L-R), Prof. Marcel Tanner, Dr. Zawadi Mboma and Prof Juerg Utzinger. PHOTO | Courtesy of Dr. Zawadi Mboma
REUNION: Ifakara Health Institute attends Swiss TPH Open House
On June 17, Swiss TPH hosted its biggest Open House event ever, attracting over 6,000 people. Ifakara Health Institute, a close collaborator was also invited.
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The official Ifakara Health Institute e-banner for Eid el-Hajj 2023. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA/KMC
HOLIDAY: Eid el-Hajj message to all our partners
The Ifakara Health Institute management has issued a special Eid el-Hajj message to all partners and stakeholders in the public health sector and beyond. The half-page message, signed by the Institute’s Chief Ex…