A snip from the Malaria Journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist Susan Rumisha, who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
REVIEW: Inconsistent malaria medication use could derail elimination efforts in east Africa
A recent study by Ifakara and its partners has found that many patients in East Africa are not consistently following malaria treatment guidelines — undermining the region’s efforts to eliminate the diseas…
Dr. Esther Elisaria presenting at the Tanzania Malezi Summit 2025.
FORUM: Ifakara joins Tanzania Malezi Summit 2025 in Mwanza
The Ifakara Health Institute participated in the 2025 Tanzania Malezi Summit, held from May 23–24 in Mwanza. Thi…
Poster by IFAKARA Communications
NEW PROJECT: Ifakara leads the way in transforming child, newborn care in Tanzania
Recently, Ifakara Health Institute launched the IMPACT–Tanzania project (Integrated Monitoring for a ProActive Care Transition in Tanzania) during a kick-off meeting held in Dar es Salaam, marking a significant …
A snip from the BMJ Quality and Safety journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist, Robert Tillya, who contributed to the study. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
NEWBORN CARE: Blending research and practice can save lives, experts say
A groundbreaking global study has confirmed that integrating data-driven insights with research-based practices can significantly improve the quality of care for small and sick newborns—particularly in low-resou…
A snip from the Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control journal with an inset of Ifakara Health Institute scientist, Maja Weisser, who contributed to the studies. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
INFECTION CONTROL: High rates of antibiotic-resistant superbugs found in rural Tanzania
Two new studies, which Ifakara Health Institute is part of, have raised alarm over the growing presence of antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” among patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) in rural Tanz…
Group photo of the meeting attendees. PHOTO: IFAKARA Communications
FORUM: Ifakara at World Health Assembly side event on genomics in health
The Ifakara Health Institute participated in a key side event during the 78th World Health Assembly (#WHA78), titled &…
Professor Gerry Killeen – the AXA Research Chair in Applied Pathogen Ecology at the University of Cork, Ireland. Photo: Ifakara Communications
MENTORSHIP: Irish University professor shares inspirational insights with young data scientists
From 5-16 May 2025, the Ifakara Health Institute’s Data Science and Mathematical Modelling team had the rare pri…
A snip from the Global Health Action journal with insets of Ifakara Health Institute scientists, Donat Shamba and Jitihada Baraka, who contributed to the analysis. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
REVIEW: Global health fund for women and children is making strides, but gaps remain
A new analysis published on Global Health Action has found that the Global Financing Facility (GFF), a global health initiative focused on improving the health of women, children, and adolescents, is making m…
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CONGRATULATIONS: Newly appointed PORALG Deputy Permanent Secretary – Prof. Nagu
The Ifakara Health Institute extends heartfelt congratulations to Professor Tum…
Photo: the African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa's Development (AUDA-NEPAD)
TRAINING: Ifakara, AU agency host biosafety workshop in Arusha
From May 19–20, 2025 the African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa's Development (…