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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ISO 9001:2015
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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
We value the development of humans as essential for innovation and institutional growth.
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INNOVATION: Ivermectin-treated cattle could help kill malaria-carrying mosquitoes
Researchers have found that treating cattle with ivermectin, a medicine used to control parasites, could help reduce the survival and reproduction of malaria-carrying mosquitoes, offering another way to strengthen malaria prevention in communities where …
View EventAPPOINTMENTS: Ifakara appoints new leadership for Environmental Health and Ecological Sciences Department
The Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) Management has appointed Dr. Yeromin Paul Mlacha as Head of the Environmental Health and Ecological Sciences (EHES) Department and Dr. Issa Hassani Mshani as Deputy …
View EventMOSQUITOES: Study uncovers hidden diversity in species to guide targeted malaria control in Tanzania
Choosing the right tools to fight malaria starts with knowing which mosquitoes and parasites are present, and where. A new study across Tanzania Mainland has uncovered previously undetected …
View EventMEETING: Ifakara shares research on poverty and health inequalities at DEEP Challenge Fund workshop
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI), represented by Dr. Peter Binyaruka, Research Scientist and Health Economist, participated in the DEEP Tanzania Challenge Fund Dissemination Workshop held on October 21, 2026, …
View EventFORUM: Ifakara scientist discusses health financing at TCMA Annual General Meeting
On September 7, 2026, Ifakara Health Institute scientist Dr. Peter Binyaruka facilitated a session on capitation as a healthcare provider payment method under Tanzania’s Universal Health Insurance (UHI) …
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