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.
Research Platform
Ifakara boasts world-class research infrastructure and sites in Bagamoyo and Ifakara.
Training Programs
We value the development of humans as essential for innovation and institutional growth.
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Innovation Hub
A vibrant community of inspiration, ideation and collaboration for solution development.
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ISO 9001:2015
Since 2018, our management system has been certified as ISO 9001: 2015 compliant
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Data Repository
The online platform provides information that can be useful for research, training, policy and action.
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Our Projects
We have over sixty active projects.
Empowering Farmers for Food Security and Climate Resilience - "NOURISH Tanzania"
Ifakara Health Institute has launched a new project titled, "Empowering Smallholder Farmers for Food Security and Climate Resilience" aimed at empowering smallholder farmers to enhance food security across five key regions in mainland Tanzania. Simply named…
Malaria Molecular Surveillance in Tanzania Phase 2 - "MSMT2 Project"
The Malaria Molecular Surveillance in Tanzania Phase 2 (MSMT2) project, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, is an initiative led by the Ifakara Health Institute, with Dr. Deusdedith R.S Ishengoma, a Senior Research Officer from the National Institute for…
Strengthening Early Childhood Development in Tanzania with Data-Driven Strategies
Ifakara Health Institute in collaboration with global and local partners including the government of Tanzania through various Ministries is implementig a new project to enhance early childhood development (ECD) in Tanzania through data-driven strategies and capacity …
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We’re influencing policy; taking science to the public; and optimistic about the future.
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FEATURE: Ifakara scientist on Global Times
Sept. 3, 2024, 9:00
UNDERWAY: New trial to address mental health challenges among teens with HIV
Sept. 6, 2024, 11:00hrs
BLOG: Strengthening Tanzania's early childhood development policies
Sept. 4, 2024, 16:00