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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Ifakara boasts world-class research infrastructure and sites in Bagamoyo and Ifakara.
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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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WORKSHOP: Strengthening qualitative research and grant writing skills
From September 28 to October 2, 2026, the Ifakara Health Institute hosted a five-day Qualitative Data Analysis and Grant Writing Training at its Training Center in Kingani, Bagamoyo, Tanzania. Funded by the British Academy, the …
View EventMENTAL HEALTH: Peer support aids recovery by building hope, social connection
Peer support may help people living with severe mental health conditions recover by strengthening hope and social connection, according to new research involving 565 people across five countries.The …
View EventMALARIA SURVEILLANCE: Scientists validate method for estimating mosquito age
To understand malaria transmission, scientists need to know more than where mosquitoes are found. They also need to know how old they are.This is because a mosquito must …
View Event#THS2026: Spotlight on shifting malaria patterns, locally driven drug discovery
On 6 October 2026, researchers from the Ifakara Health Institute’s Malaria Atlas Project (MAP) East Africa Node presented new research at the 13th Tanzania Health Summit, exploring changing …
View Event#THS2026: IMARISHA brings healthcare workers’ voices into focus
At the 13th Tanzania Health Summit, the Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) through the IMARISHA Project is bringing attention to an important part of strengthening health systems: the wellbeing …
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