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SYMPOSIUM: Ifakara to co-host regional discussion on TB
The Ifakara Health Institute (IHI), in collaboration with the University of Nairobi and Makerere University, will co-h…
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BLOG: Ending malaria is an African development priority
As Africa marks Africa Month and reflects on the ambitions of Agenda 2063, Dr. Dickson Wilson Lwetoijera, Programme Dir…
A snip from the he Lancet Global Health journal with insets of Ifakara Health Institute scientists Donat Shamba and Nahya Salim, who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
NEWBORN CARE: African hospitals face major funding gap in care for sick babies
A new study shows that saving newborn lives in Africa is possible, but current funding remains far too low, with evidence from four countries underlining the urgent need to invest more—particularly in staff and …
A snip from the Pediatric Nephrology journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist Jerry Hella, who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
CHILD HEALTH: Kidney injury common among sick children in Tanzania, study finds
A new study has found that acute kidney injury (AKI) is highly common among critically ill children admitted to hospitals in central Tanzania, with researchers warning that the condition increases the risk of death if…
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WORKSHOP: Strengthening quality PhD supervision and research mentorship
From May 18–21, 2026, Ifakara Health Institute hosted a PhD Supervisors’ Training Workshop at Ifakara&rsqu…
MSMT2 PI Dr Dr Deus Ishengoma speaking during the meeting. PHOTO: IFAKARA communications
MEETING: Partners review progress in malaria molecular surveillance in Tanzania
From 25–26 May 2026, stakeholders met in Dar es Salaam for the Second Annual Project and Dissemination Me…
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HOLIDAY: Eid Mubarak to our partners!
The Ifakara Health Institute extends warm Eid el-Hajj wishes to all our esteemed partners and stakeholders within the public health sector and be…
A snip from the Health Policy and Planning journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist Peter Binyaruka, who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
HEALTH FINANCING: Tanzania study shows combined health financing improves patient care
Adding performance-based financing to existing health funding systems can further improve the quality and coverage of healthcare services, helping to strengthen health systems and improve patient care, a new study sug…
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LICENCE: Ifakara Labs approved to carry out human DNA testing and related analysis
We are proud to share that since January 2026, the Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) laboratories in both Ifakara and Bag…
A snip from the Health Policy and Planning journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist Aloyce Urassa, the lead author of the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
ALERT: Study warns against climate-related health risks in Tanzania
Floods, droughts and extreme heat are increasingly threatening health and livelihoods in Tanzania, with researchers warning that the country remains inadequately prepared to respond to the growing risks linked to clim…