MALARIA: Hotspots shifting in Tanzania – Scientists call for targeted action
Malaria, one of Tanzania’s oldest public health challenges, is changing its pattern. New research by local scientists has revealed that malar…
HANDOVER: NEST360 renovates newborn care units in Mbeya
On October 17 2025, the NEST360 program, im…
MILESTONE: Tanzania, three other African countries record major progress in newborn care
Hospitals in Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi, and Nigeria are improving their readiness to care for small and sick newborns (SSNC), according to a recent s…
NYERERE DAY: Honoring a visionary leader
The Ifakara Health Institute sends warm Nyerere …
MALARIA: Africa gains under threat amid dwindling US support
For nearly two decades, the US President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) – a major contributor to malaria control efforts in the region &ndash…
UPGRADE: Ifakara just powered up its multimedia studio with robotic cameras, hands-on training
From October 6-10, 2025, the Ifakara Health Institute’s Communications Office led a dynamic five-day training at t…
CHILD HEALTH: Life-threatening delays at major refugee camp in western Tanzania
A new study has revealed that children living in the Nyarugusu Refugee Camp in western Tanzania face life-threatening delays in accessing surgical …
TRAINING: Ifakara, partners empower young health pros in infection management
From October 9 to 10, 2025, the Ifakara Health Institute, in partnership with the St. Francis Regional Referral Hospital (SFRRH) and international …
WORKSHOP: Ifakara participates in IMARISHA policy analysis workshop in South Africa
The Ifakara Health Institute, as part of the IMA…
MALARIA: From indoors to outdoors, new device blocks mosquito bites for weeks
A recent study published on PLOS ONE has highlighted the effectiveness of a new device, the BiteBarrier, in the fight against mosquitoes. …