The Ifakara Innovation Hub program of the Ifakara Health Institute is participating in this year's Farmer's Exhibition in Morogoro, showcasing one of their startup's innovations: an eco-friendly stove that provides cleaner, safer cooking solutions.

The stove, named Pamoto Poa, offers a healthier alternative to traditional cooking methods by eliminating the release of toxic smoke and soot, which are hazardous to human health. 

Developed by the Pace Initiative for Smallholders (PIS), the stove is designed to be an affordable energy source, making it accessible to local communities and contributing to improved health and environmental outcomes.

Over the years, the Ifakara Innovation Hub has been dedicated to empowering local communities within the Ifakara region and across Tanzania through education, training, and offering both technical and financial support. Their efforts focus on developing innovations that provide sustainable solutions to enhance public health and rural livelihoods.

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More about the Hub
The Ifakara Innovation Hub (IIH) is a vibrant community of ideation and collaboration to foster innovation and creativity for solution development. The hub is located at the heart of Kilombero surrounded by resourceful institutions such as research institutes, academia, and health centres, that all together complement what the hub does to bring about the technological advancement that addresses real-life problems in our societies.

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