We have a strong track record in developing, testing and validating innovations for health that save lives. Our mission is to improve people’s health and wellbeing through research, training and services.
Our Contribution to New Knowledge in Public Health
Each year, our scientists publish over 100 articles in international journals
Published on: Nov. 24, 2022
Comparative evaluation of different versions of exposure-free mosquito electrocuting traps and barrier screen trap for monitoring outdoor densities and biting time phenotypes by malaria and filariasis vectors in Tanzania
Published on: Nov. 22, 2022
Resource use, availability and cost in the provision of critical care in Tanzania: a systematic review
Published on: Nov. 21, 2022
Availability and functionality of neonatal care units in healthcare facilities in Mtwara region, Tanzania: The quest for quality of in-patient care for small and sick newborns
IHI Data Repository
Our Data Repository provides information from hundreds of our past projects that can be useful for research, training, policy and action.
Ifakara Hub
A vibrant community of inspiration, ideation and collaboration for solution development
ISO 9001: 2015
Since 2018, our management system has been certified as ISO 9001: 2015 compliant
Our accredited Masters program
We offer a unique accredited Masters of Science in Public Health Research (MScPHR) in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela African Institution for Science and Technology. We have a dedicated Training Center for the program in Bagamoyo, Tanzania.
Our ISO 15189:2012 Accredited Labs
Our BSL II labs in Bagamoyo have been accredited as ISO 15189:2012 compliant by the Southern African Development Community Accreditation Service (SADCAS).
Our Projects
We have over sixty active projects.
Epidemic Detection & Response (EDRP)
The project aims to investigate if satellite imagery can be used/applied to detect epidemics in settings where local data collection and reporting infrastructure are not sufficient. Artificial intelligence will be used to detect high casualty epidemics from satellite…
Isolation and banking for the controlled Human Malaria Challenge “HIC-VAC”
This study aims to bank a local P. falciparum strain from Bagamoyo, Tanzania for blood-stage controlled human malaria infection (CHMI) studies. The study will provide a challenge agent that is relatively more representative of the currently circulating strains in the…
Catalyzing Policy Improvement in Africa (CPIA)
The “Catalyzing Policy Improvement in Africa” – or simply CPIA – project aims to improve Maternal, Newborn, Sexual and Reproductive Health policy(ies) in 5 African countries – Tanzania, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Uganda and Mozambique.
DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
Welcome aboard!
I welcome you to learn about IHI.
We’re influencing policy; taking science to the public; and optimistic about the future
DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
Welcome aboard!
We’re influencing policy; taking science to the public; and optimistic about the future.
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"MTAFITI" - the monthly news and events round-up of Ifakara Health Institute - November 2022 edition is out…
Nov. 30, 2022
The establishment and running of neonatal care and stabilization units which are essential in providing quality in-pa…
Nov. 30, 2022
A new malaria study involving researchers from Ifakara Health Institute has confirmed that an antimalarial herbal rem…
Nov. 29, 2022Top Event
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TECHNOLOGY: Ifakara, partners to pilot e-health system for disease outbreak, control in Zanzibar
Nov. 24, 2022, From 8:00 hours
VISIT: Ifakara hosts vaccine alliance delegation in Dar
Nov. 4, 2022, From 8:00 - 10:00
IMPACT: Ifakara scientist at this year's Grand Challenges Meeting in Brussels
Oct. 24, 2022, From 8:00 hours