We have a strong track record in developing, testing and validating innovations for health that save lives. Our mission is to improve people’s health and wellbeing through research, training and services.
Our Contribution to New Knowledge in Public Health
Each year, our scientists publish over 100 articles in international journals
Optimisation of laboratory-rearing parameters for Anopheles funestus larvae and adults
Multi-country evaluation of the durability of pyrethroid plus piperonyl-butoxide insecticide-treated nets: study protocol
Persistent High Burden and Mortality Associated With Advanced HIV Disease in Rural Tanzania Despite Uptake of World Health Organization "Test and Treat" Guidelines
IHI Data Repository
Our Data Repository provides information from hundreds of our past projects that can be useful for research, training, policy and action.
Ifakara Hub
A vibrant community of inspiration, ideation and collaboration for solution development
ISO 9001: 2015
Since 2018, our management system has been certified as ISO 9001: 2015 compliant

Our accredited Masters program
We offer a unique accredited Masters of Science in Public Health Research (MScPHR) in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela African Institution for Science and Technology. We have a dedicated Training Center for the program in Bagamoyo, Tanzania.

Our ISO 15189:2012 Accredited Labs
Our BSL II labs in Bagamoyo have been accredited as ISO 15189:2012 compliant by the Southern African Development Community Accreditation Service (SADCAS).
Our Projects
We have over sixty active projects.
Tanzania malaria case management program
This study will implement the Tanzania Malaria Case Management Program to improve entomological monitoring.
Entomology monitoring is a cornerstone of malaria control and elimination including making an impact on vector co…
Surveillance of emerging high-consequence zoonotic viruses at high-priority livestock, wildlife, and human interfaces
The emergence of high-impact zoonotic viruses causing severe and often fatal infections is a serious threat to animal and human health across the globe.
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV, genus Orthonairo…
'EPSILON' - Malaria modelling field strengthening
Mathematical modelling has been widely used to understand the epidemiology and the impact of drugs but little has been done for vector control. In Africa in particular, there is a need to increase the local capacity for mathematical modelling.
DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
Welcome aboard!
I welcome you to learn about IHI.
We’re influencing policy; taking science to the public; and optimistic about the future
DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
Welcome aboard!
We’re influencing policy; taking science to the public; and optimistic about the future.

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The use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) has largely contributed to the reduction of the malaria burden in s…
Feb. 3, 2023
Anopheles funestus is one of the major malaria vectors in Africa. Insecticide resistance in this species thr…
Feb. 1, 2023"MTAFITI" - the monthly news and events round-up of Ifakara Health Institute - January 2023 edition is out.…
Jan. 31, 2023Top Event
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WORKSHOP: Ifakara, PAMCA host data science workshop in Bagamoyo
Jan. 30, 2023, 10:30