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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NYERERE DAY 2026 Remembering a legacy of service and self-reliance
The Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) joins the nation in marking Nyerere Day, a moment to reflect on the values that shaped Tanzania and continue to guide its development.Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere believed that a …
View EventAPPOINTMENT: Ifakara names its new Director of Science
The Ifakara Health Institute has appointed Dr Emmanuel Kaindoa as its new Director of Science, effective 1 November 2026, entrusting him with leadership of the Institute’s scientific strategy …
View EventAPPOINTMENT: Ifakara’s Kaindoa takes up Senior Lecturer Role at Wits University
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) congratulates Dr Emmanuel Wilson Kaindoa, Head of the Environmental Health and Ecological Sciences (EHES) department at IHI, on his appointment as an Honorary Senior …
View EventTREATED NETS: Repeated washing reduces ability to kill mosquitoes
Repeated washing can gradually reduce the ability of insecticide-treated mosquito nets to kill malaria-carrying mosquitoes, regardless of the soap or detergent used, new research has found.The study, led …
View EventWorld Mental Health Day 2026: Listening to lived experiences can strengthen support
As the world marks World Mental Health Day on 10 October, the Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) highlights new research showing how peer support can strengthen hope, social connection …
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