We're a world class research Institute
We exist to improve health and wellbeing of people
We 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.
Contribution To New Knowledge
Each year, our scientists publish over 100 articles in international journals.
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Research Platforms
Ifakara boasts world-class research infrastructure and sites in Bagamoyo and Ifakara.
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Training Programs
We value the development of humans as essential for innovation and institutional growth.
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Our Projects
We have over sixty active projects.
Investigating the efficacy and safety of combination drug KLU156 for treating uncomplicated malaria - “KALUMA Project"
The KALUMA project, conducted by the Ifakara Health Institute in collaboration with key partners, seeks to generate crucial insights into the efficacy, safety and tolerabilty of the combination drug called KLU156 in treating uncomplicated malaria.
Data for Health (D4H) Program for strengthening the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system in Tanzania
The Data for Health (D4H) Program, implemented by the Ifakara Health Institute and key partners aims at enhancing the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system in Mainland Tanzania. The primary goal of D4H is to strengthen the recording and management of …
A clinical trial evaluating an improved treatment regimen for drug-sensitive tuberculosis - " OptiRiMox TB Project"
The OptiRiMox TB project, a modification of the Op6RiMox trial, is a comprehensive clinical trial designed to address tuberculosis (TB) through a combination of community engagement activities, clinical trials, and monitoring and evaluation efforts.
…Innovation Hub
A vibrant community of inspiration, ideation and collaboration for solution development.
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ISO 9001:2015
Since 2018, our management system has been certified as ISO 9001: 2015 compliant
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Data Repository
The online platform provides information that can be useful for research, training, policy and action.