Welcome to IHI Ifakara Health Institute has become a point of reference for cutting-edge research in Africa. As a result, the Institute receives national and international media attention as well as celebrity appeal. Through its Resource Centre, IHI translates research and knowledge into accessible information for policy and decision makers. It makes use of media to bring research findings to ordinary people. For more information, contact the Head of Information and Communication Unit, mkivuyo@ihi.or.tz Click here to download our media pack.
IHI in the news
In 2011, IHI facilitated 36 news articles, including 32 in the print media, two television interviews and two radio interviews. IHI research scientist Nicodemus Govella has recently appeared on the Rockhopper tv programme where he talked about the use of larvicide to prevent malaria.
In July 2011, Vincent Makori of the Voice of America (VoA) interviewed Dr Salim Abdulla and Dr Kefas Mugittu. The two senior scientists spoke about the ongoing trials on anti-malarial drugs and vaccines. Makori's first report aired by the VOA gave an overview of research activities in Tanzania. | Upcoming Events Announcements
Malaria Commonwealth Scholarships for MSc by Distance Learning The Ifakara Health Institute and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine invite applications to undertake a MSc Course by Distance Learning in: Epidemiology Infectious Diseases Public Health Clinical Trials Global Health Policy Malaria Vaccine Trials Media Release On October 19, 2011 NIMR and IHI issued a joint media statement which elaborates the results of the Phase III clinical trials of RTS, S, a malaria vaccine candidate. Read the English version of the media release here and the Swahili version here.Monitoring & Evaluation Forum: This took place on October 6, 2011 at the Blue Pearl Hotel, Ubungo Plaza, Dar es Salaam. The forum reviewed progress of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) situation in the country. Download the presentations here.Maternal and Newborn Health forum: Ifakara Health Institute is planning to host a national forum on maternal and newborn health. The focus of the forum will be evidence on effective strategies for the implementation of the Roadmap for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health. Dates and venue will be communicated at a later stage. For more details, contact Kate Ramsey, kramsey@ihi.or.tz or Dr. Godfrey Mbaruku, gmbaruku@ihi.or.tz IRB meeting: The next Institutional Review Board meeting will take place on Thursday, November 17, 2011. For more information on the venue and time, contact Monica Sengoda at msengoda@ihi.or.tzQuality of Care meeting: A knowledge forum on "quality of care" will take place in November 2011. More information will be available later.
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