Generating Evidence. Transforming Lives

We envision a healthy and empowered population with access to evidence-based health services and solutions.

We’ll strive to achieve this vision by transforming into a center of excellence that informs health policies and delivery of quality services collaboratively through research, innovation, capacity strengthening and program implementation.

About IHI

Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is a leading health research organization in Africa, with a strong track record of developing, testing and validating innovations for health. We are driven by core strategic mandate for research, training and services. Ifakara encompasses a broad range of scientific disciplines, spanning from basic biomedical and ecological sciences to clinical trials, health systems research, policy translation, and health program implementation.

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Our Projects

We have over sixty active projects.

Documenting the Digital Transformation of Tanzania’s Immunization Program - "GAVI-IVD"

Tanzania has made significant progress in reducing childhood illness and death through strong immunization and newborn health programs. To build on these achievements, the country introduced digital health solutions to strengthen its immunization system. These includ…

Transforming the Humble Brick

The “Transforming the Humble Brick” project is an innovative initiative aimed at improving public health through the design of low-cost, heat-resilient, and mosquito-proof building materials. Implemented in Tanzania’s Kilombero Valley, where traditional housing with unfini…

Accelerating Chikungunya Burden Estimation to Inform Vaccine Evaluation - "ACHIEVE Study"

The ACHIEVE Study—short for Accelerating Chikungunya Burden Estimation to Inform Vaccine Evaluation—is a multi-country research initiative that aims to address knowledge gaps in understanding Chikungunya burden in East Africa to inform vaccine development…

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