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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
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PRESS: Ifakara takes mosquito research to Dar Night Run
Today, Ifakara Health Institute was pleased to join the official press conference for the Dar Night Run (DNR) 2026, alongside fellow sponsors and partners, ahead of the much-anticipated event on 29 August 2026 in …
View EventMILESTONE: Ifakara researcher elected to ASTMH board
The Ifakara Health Institute is proud to celebrate the election of Prof. Deusdedith Ishengoma to the Board of Directors of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH).Prof. Ishengoma’s …
View EventGRADUATION: 18 get their degrees under the Ifakara masters program
On 20 August 2026, 18 scholars obtained their degrees under the Ifakara Health Institute’s masters program. They were conferred with a Master of Science degree in Public Health …
View EventMOSQUITO DAY: Ifakara takes malaria science to the public
On World Mosquito Day, Ifakara Health Institute’s seasoned malaria researcher, Dr. Brian Tarimo, took malaria research closer to the public through a live television conversation on Azam TV’s Morning …
View EventMOSQUITO 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 …
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