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
Published on: Sept. 15, 2022
The evolving SARS-CoV-2 epidemic in Africa: Insights from rapidly expanding genomic surveillance.
Published on: Sept. 12, 2022
Some residual malaria transmission may be “out of control” but “within reach” of current tools.
Published on: Sept. 10, 2022
Mental health workers’ perspectives on peer support in high-, middle- and low income settings: a focus group study.
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.
PMI | Tanzania Malaria Surveillance Activity (TMSA)
Development Objectives
The Tanzania Malaria Surveillance Activity (TMSA) supports the Government of Tanzania (GOT) in reducing malaria burden and in moving towards malaria elimination. The Activity is made possible by the support of the Americ…
‘PREMONITION’ – Enhanced Entomological Monitoring in Tanzania
The ‘PREMONITION-M’ study aims to demonstrate the capabilities of Premonition Technologies as an integrated system for sampling malaria vectors in both semi-field and field settings in Tanzania.
The project is…
Rearing anopheles mosquitoes without blood for malaria research and control
This study which will also be known as “MosqDiet”, intends to investigate a novel way for rearing Anopheles mosquitoes that will ensure the mass production of these mosquitoes for various research activities within the institute.
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.
News
CALL: Replicate NEST360 program in district hospitals to improve neonatal services
The Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health (MOH), Dr. Seif Shekalaghe, has applauded the NEST360 program for its efforts in reducing newborn deaths in Ta…
Sept. 28, 2022MILESTONE: Chronic TB can now be treated for only 6 months!
For the first time in the recent medical development history, almost all patients with chronic TB, which is technically called DR-TB, can be treated for six months usi…
Sept. 13, 2022RESEARCH: New study targets species carrying more malaria
Researchers at Ifakara Health Institute are proposing a new approach for malaria vector control which targets the dominant mosquito species known to “carry more …
Sept. 12, 2022Events
TOUR: Health ministry deputy PS visits NEST360 program at Temeke hospital
The Deputy Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. Seif Shekalaghe, visited the Temeke Regional Referral Hospital in Temeke Municipality, Dar es Salaam Region, to inspect …
Sept. 24, 2022, From 10:00 hours EATBRIEFING: Ifakara updates the media on the role of community in TB fight
Ifakara Health Institute and the TB Alliance today here host he media and other stakeholders in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) in Bagamoyo for a day-long meeting …
Sept. 13, 2022, From 11:00 hours EATTRAINING: Ifakara researcher at Nairobi “process evaluation” workshop
Ifakara Health Institute seasoned researcher, Dr. Ester Elisaria, was awarded a certificate of course completion by Devimpact Institute after successfully completing a…
Sept. 9, 2022, From 8:00 hours EAT