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BOOK LAUNCHED: Breaking the silence on menopause by Aloisia Shemdoe
On 10 May 2025, the Menopause Safari Tanzania Program launched a Swahili book titled "Safari ya Ukomo wa Hedhi" (The Menopause Journey), a…
>> A snip from the Communications Biology journal with insets of Ifakara Health Institute scientists Dr. Mgeni Mohamed, Prisca Kweyamba, Dr. Dickson Lwetoijera, and Dr. Sarah Moore, who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
BREAKTHROUGH: Scientists find way to stop malaria inside a mosquito
Researchers at the Ifakara Health Institute and the Imperial College London have developed a promising new approach to block the spread of …
Prof. Anita McElroy presenting during her, 'immunology of acute viral infections' talk. PHOTO: Ifakara Communications
TALK: Unlocking the science behind the body’s viral defenses
On May 8 2025, the Ifakara Health Institute proudly hosted a high-level scientific talk focusing on the “immunology of acute viral in…
>> A snip from the PLOS Biology journal with insets of Ifakara Health Institute scientists Ahmed Lugelo and Lwitiko Sikana, who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
RABIES: Uneven dog vaccination slows down control efforts, new study shows
Despite decades of annual dog vaccination campaigns, rabies continues to persist in parts of Tanzania, and a new study reveals why. Publish…
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TALK: Understanding how the body fights serious viral infections with Prof. McElroy from the U.S
The Ifakara Health Institute is proud to host a distinguished scientific talk exploring the im…
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#IDM2025: Honoring the vital role of midwives
On this International Day of the Midwife 2025, the Ifakara Health Institute joins the global community in celebrating midwives—healthcare professionals who prov…
A snip from the PLOS Global Public Health journal with insets of Ifakara Health Institute scientists Prosper Chaki and Susan Rumisha, who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
SURVEY: Malaria drops among schoolchildren in Tanzania, but progress slows
A recent national survey shows that malaria among school-aged children in Tanzania Mainland has gone down over the years, but progress may …
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ENGAGEMENT: Newborn care program teams meet to reflect, strategize, and accelerate progress
On May 2 2025, representatives from the Ministry of Health (MOH), the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Go…
A snip from The Lancet journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist, Peter Binyaruka, who contributed to The 2025 report of the Lancet Countdown to 2030. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
REPORT: Millions of women, children, and teens at risk if health services don’t improve
A landmark report published in The Lancet warns that millions of women, children, and adolescents remain at serious risk unless access to quality health services is urgently improved. The 2025 report of the L…
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COMMEMORATION: Happy International Workers’ Day 2025!
We, at the Ifakara Health Institute, wish all our stakeholders a happy Worke…