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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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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PAMCA 2026: Ifakara joins African mosquito control community in Nairobi
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) joined researchers, public health experts, policymakers and partners from across Africa and beyond at the PAMCA Kenya Chapter Annual Meeting 2026, held in Nairobi from 1–3 September under the theme …
View EventREVIEW: Evidence points to promise in aquatic predators for reducing mosquitoes
As mosquito-control efforts face growing challenges, including insecticide resistance, researchers are looking beyond conventional tools to find new ways of keeping mosquito populations in check.One possibility comes from …
View EventMTAFITI: August edition marks a new era of leadership
MTAFITI, the monthly news and events round-up of the Ifakara Health Institute, is out with its August 2026 edition.This month’s edition, “Turning the Page,” looks at a significant …
View EventWORKSHOP: Ifakara, partners explore strengthening larval source management in Zanzibar
From 26-28 August 2026, the GEO-Larval Source Management (GeoLSM) Process Evaluation team convened a Theory of Change (ToC) review workshop at the Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Programme (ZAMEP) offices …
View EventOUTREACH: Equipping schools to respond to emergencies
From August 11 to 12, 2026, The Child Health and Infection with Low Density Malaria (CHILD) Project, implemented by the Ifakara Health Institute provided essential First Aid Kits to …
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