Research Excellence
Rigorous science shaping local and global health decisions.
Years of Impact
Celebrating 70 Years of Impact
In 2026, the Ifakara Health Institute commemorates 70 years of scientific excellence and public health impact under the theme "70 Years of Impact." This milestone marks seven decades of pioneering research, innovation, and enduring Swiss-Tanzanian collaboration that has shaped national, regional, and global health policies, saving millions of lives in Tanzania, Africa, and beyond.
Learn more about our @70 celebrationsWe 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.
Explore Who We AreInnovation
Translating ideas into practical, evidence-based solutions.
Capacity Strengthening
Developing talent and systems for sustainable impact.
Policy Translation
Turning findings into policy and implementation guidance.
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ISO 9001:2015
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Research Platforms
Ifakara boasts world-class research infrastructure and sites in Bagamoyo and Ifakara.
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Contribution to New Knowledge
Each year, our scientists publish over 100 articles in international journals.
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Training Programs
We value the development of humans as essential for innovation and institutional growth.
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NEWBORN CARE: Better data could help save neonatal lives in Ethiopia
A study involving Ifakara Health Institute researchers has found major gaps in the accuracy and use of data on newborn deaths and stillbirths in Ethiopia, raising concerns about how health systems use information to …
View EventVISIT: Ifakara hosts the U.S. military tropical medicine trainees
On Tuesday, 4 August 2026, Ifakara Health Institute welcomed medical officer trainees from the United States Military Tropical Medicine (MTM) Program of the Naval Medical Leader and Professional …
View EventNEWBORN HEALTH: Study finds major gaps in Tanzania’s routine reporting of newborn deaths
Tanzania’s health system may be missing a significant number of newborn deaths from its routine records, raising concerns about how accurately the country can track progress in reducing …
View EventCOMMEMORATION: It’s Nane Nane 2026!
The Ifakara Health Institute wishes farmers, researchers, partners, and communities across Tanzania a happy Nane Nane!We are proud to participate in the 2026 Nane Nane Exhibition, held at …
View Event#NANENANE2026: Ifakara offers free health screening services for the wider community
Visitors attending the 2026 National Farmers' Day (Nane Nane) Exhibition in Morogoro are being encouraged to take advantage of free health screening services offered by the Ifakara Health …
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