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.
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Our Projects
We have over sixty active projects.
Assessing the Impact of Light Polarization on the Visual Ecology and Manipulation of Anopheles Mosquito Swarms - "POLSA"
The POLSA Project is a three-year research study (2025–2028) led by the Ifakara Health Institute, in collaboration with Institute of …
Roadmap Development for MMS and Low-Dose Calcium Scale-Up in Tanzania
Ifakara will support the Government of Tanzania in developing a roadmap to scale up multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) for pregna…
Kijana Imara Project: Improving Equitable Access to Quality SRHR for Adolescents
The Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) has been commissioned to conduct a baseline evaluation for the Kijana Imara Project — a five-year …
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We’re influencing policy; taking science to the public; and optimistic about the future.
Latest News
SURVEY: 1 in 9 Tanzanian women has undiagnosed high blood pressure
Nov. 21, 2025, 11:00hrs
CHILD HEALTH: Stronger facilities key to protecting young lives
Nov. 20, 2025, 14:00hrs
WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY 2025: We’re committed to research, innovation and community programs for young lives
Nov. 20, 2025, 11:11