MTAFITI: August edition marks a new era of leadership
MTAFITI, the monthly news and events round-up of the Ifakara Health Institute, is out with its August 2026 edition.
This month’s edition, “Turning the Page,” looks at a significant moment in the Institute’s history—reflecting on Dr. Honorati Masanja’s decade of leadership, welcoming Dr. Ally Olotu as the new Chief Executive Director, and exploring the vision, opportunities and expectations that come with this new chapter.
>> Read it here: Mtafiti - Ifakara News & Events Round-Up August 2026 Edition - Turning the Page.
The edition also highlights a maternal health research that topped readers’ choice across our digital platforms in August. The study, conducted in Tabora, shows how everyday realities—including where a woman lives, how far she is from a health facility and what her household can afford—can influence the care she receives during pregnancy and childbirth.
The round-up also summarizes other news, events, projects, and publications.