"MTAFITI" - the monthly news and events round-up of the Ifakara Health Institute - May 2026 edition is out. This month's Editor's Choice features a climate and health study warning that Tanzania faces growing health risks linked to climate change. The findings underscore the need for stronger preparedness, adaptation strategies, and resilient health systems to address emerging climate-related threats.

>> Read it here: Mtafiti - Ifakara News & Events Round-Up May 2026 Edition - Red Flags for Climate Health Risks. 

The Readers' Choice article  – a piece with more traction across our online channels – highlights new evidence on how malaria vaccine performance can be improved through optimal dosing, timing, and delivery strategies. Together, these advances could enhance vaccine effectiveness and support longer-lasting protection against malaria.

The round-up also features other news, events, projects, and publications from across the institute.

>> The round-up can be accessed online here: Mtafiti - Ifakara News & Events Round-Up May 2026 Edition - Red Flags for Climate Health Risks.