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
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MOSQUITO DAY 2026: Ifakara marks the Day with TWO never miss contributions!
Ifakara Health Institute, today joins the global community in commemorating World Mosquito Day. Observed annually on August 20 to mark Sir Ronald Ross’s historic 1897 discovery that female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria, the day highlights …
View EventMOSQUITO BEHAVIOUR: Study reveals how a key vector chooses where to lay eggs
This is interesting! A new study in Tanzania has uncovered an important behaviour of Anopheles arabiensis mosquitoes that could help scientists design better ways to fight malaria.The study, published …
View EventMATERNAL HEALTH: Age, wealth and distance influence service use in Tabora
Women’s age, household wealth, marital status and distance to health facilities are among the factors influencing how women in Tabora, a city in Tanzania, use maternal healthcare services, …
View EventHEALTHY HOMES: Dar es Salaam house owners prioritize window style over ventilation
Homeowners in Dar es Salaam tend to care more about how windows look—their design, appearance or style—than how effectively they allow fresh air to circulate inside the house. Fresh …
View EventCHILD DEVELOPMENT: Emergency newborn care linked to later developmental risks in childhood
Children who received basic emergency care as newborns may be more likely to experience developmental difficulties and challenges with early learning by preschool age, a new multi-country study …
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