A master's student presents his concept note during a week-long session at Ifakara Health Institute's Morogoro branch. Photo: IFAKARA Communications
TRAINING: Shaping tomorrow’s public health researchers
Twenty-five students enrolling in a master’s program on public health research jointly run by the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) and the Ifakara Health Institute, presente…
A snip from the Royal Entomological Society journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist, Deogratius Kavishe, the lead author of the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
MALARIA: Ever wonder why some mosquitoes target humans—and others don’t?
New research from southern Tanzania has confirmed that anopheles arabiensis—a key malaria vector—is strongly attracted to humans. In contrast, its close relative anopheles quadriannulatus show no interest.…
Kilimanjaro Regional Commissioner Nurdin Babu cuts the tape during the unveiling. PHOTO: IFAKARA Communications
HANDOVER: NEST360 strengthens newborn care at Mawenzi Hospital, Moshi
On 3 July 2025, the
A snip from the Bulletin of the National Research Centre journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist Erick Killel, the lead author of the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
NUTRITION: Study finds Zanzibar adolescents at risk of stunting, thinness
A new study has uncovered concerning levels of stunting and thinness among adolescents in Zanzibar, signaling critical public health challenges in adolescent health and nutrition on the island that require immediate a…
A snip from the June 2025 edition's featured story. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications. June 30, 2025
MTAFITI: A Glimpse into Critical Care
"MTAFITI" - the monthly news and events round-up of Ifakara Health Institute - June 2025 edition is out. This issue shines a spotlight on critical care services in sub-Saharan Africa, where access, especiall…
A snip from the Malaria Journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist Olukayode Odufuwa, the lead author of the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications.
MALARIA CONTROL: Scientists confirm screening homes can cut infections
Better housing could be key to future malaria control, according to a new study led by the Ifakara Health Institute and partners, which found that covering open spaces in houses with mosquito-proof netting—known…
Ifakara Health Institute senior scientist Dr Sally Mtenga stressing a point during the meeting.
MEETING: Ifakara, stakeholders champion healthy food policies to tackle NCDs
Some stakeholders who were part of the meeting include representatives from the nutrition unit at the Ministry of Heal…
A snip from the Transboundary and Emerging Diseases journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist Francesco Baldini, who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
MODELING: Using math and science to fight a deadly mosquito virus
Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) is a mosquito-borne illness that causes around 100,000 infections and 25,000 deaths each year—mostly affecting children in Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific.
While the virus isn’t…
Jane Moshi, Silma Swaibu, Communication Officer, Ifakara Health Institute.
FORUM: Ifakara joins leading voices at the Tanzania Digital Marketing Summit
The Ifakara Health Institute was among the institutions represented at the Tanzania Digital Marketing Summit (TDMS), …
Dr Esther Elisaria, Senior Research Scientist, Ifakara Health Institute (center) on a panel discussion during the event.
FORUM: Ifakara joins experts at global conference on Early Childhood Development
In London, England from June 24–25 2025, read more