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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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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WORKSHOP: 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 in Zanzibar, bringing together key stakeholders …
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 …
View EventLEADERSHIP TRANSITION: A decade of transformation into a new era
Dr. Ally Olotu, the new Chief Executive Director of Ifakara Health Institute, assumes his new responsibilities on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, taking the reins of an institution marking …
View EventENGAGEMENT: Ifakara joins Dar Night Run 2026 to mark mosquito day
Ifakara Health Institute is participating in the Dar Night Run 2026 on Saturday, 29 August 2026, bringing its 70 years of scientific innovation and public health impact to …
View EventLEADERSHIP TRANSITION: Ifakara bids farewell to Masanja, welcomes Olotu
A significant chapter in the history of Ifakara Health Institute came to a close today as Dr. Honorati Masanja officially handed over the leadership of the Institute to …
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