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.
Consultancy service to support the mid-term review of Health Sector Strategic Plan V (HSSP V)
The Ifakara Health Institute is poised to provide technical expertise to support the Mid-Term Review (MTR) of Tanzania's Health Sector Strategic Plan V (HSSP V). Commissioned by the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO), the MTR aims to provi…
The Effective Utilization of Molasses in the Control of Mosquito Density - “Molasses Project”
Ifakara Health Institute is leading a new project titled “The effective utilization of molasses in the control of mosquito density” or simply the “Molasses Project”, at the Bulyanhulu Gold Mine. The field study is being conducted at the mining…
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…
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WORKSHOP: Field interviewers empowered to evaluate food security
Oct. 8, 2024, 9:00hrs
WORKSHOP: Stakeholders discuss improving bed net programs in Tanzania
Oct. 8, 2024, 16:40
TRAINING: Healthcare pros equipped with clinical research skills
Oct. 4, 2024, 9:00