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Who we are

Ifakara Health Institute

Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) – or simply Ifakara - 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.

Ifakara work is organized in three research departments, six research units and seven technical support units. The research departments are: Environmental Health & Ecological Sciences (EHES), Interventions & Clinical Trials (ICT), and Health Systems, Impact Evaluation & Policy (HSIEP).

The research units are: Grants and Contracts, Training & Capacity Building, Laboratories, Data Systems and Platforms, Vector Control Product Testing, and Chronic Diseases Clinics. The technical units, which are supporting research (our primary activity) are: Internal Audit, Knowledge Management and Communications, Finance Management, Human Resources Management, Supply Chain Management, Branch Management and Information & Communication Technology. We have three major offices in Tanzania (Ifakara, Bagamoyo & Dar es Salaam).

Ifakara Health Institute is a Charitable Organization

Certification Status

The certification, issued on 20 March 2025, is valid until 31 December 2030 and officially recognizes Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) as a charitable organization under the Income Tax Act.

This recognition reflects the Institute's continued commitment to advancing public health through high-quality research, innovation, capacity building, and evidence-based solutions that improve the health and well-being of communities in Tanzania and beyond.

The charitable organization status enables IHI to optimize resource allocation in support of its mission of improving health through research, training, and services. It also strengthens the Institute's financial and operational sustainability, creating greater opportunities to invest in innovative research, develop impactful health programmes, and expand strategic partnerships with local and international collaborators.

This achievement further reinforces Ifakara Health Institute's strong institutional foundation and positions the Institute to deliver lasting impact in addressing Tanzania's health priorities while contributing meaningfully to regional and global health research.

Our Commitment

IHI remains committed to generating high-quality scientific evidence that informs policy, strengthens health systems, and translates research into practice. Through innovation, collaboration, and capacity development, the Institute continues to improve the lives of communities across Tanzania while contributing to global health knowledge and sustainable development.

vision & mission

Vision

A healthy and empowered population with access to evidence-based health services and solutions

Mission

To be a centre of excellence that informs health policies and delivery of quality services collaboratively through research, innovation, capacity strengthening and program implementation

Our core values

  1. Integrity

    We proudly uphold the values of honesty, truthfulness and sincerity, while remaining fair and ethical in all our doings and situations; We share information and results widely; We keep our teams and stakeholders informed on issues that may affect them directly or indirectly

  2. Initiative

    We value flexibility; We use initiative to solve problems; We encourage creativity and innovation

  3. Excellence

    We strive to be a centre of excellence; We strive for meritocratic performance of global standards

  4. Equity

    We treat each other with courtesy, kindness and empathy; We respect diversity and dignity

  5. Accountability

    We take ownership of our objectives; We accept responsibility and accountability; We don’t make excuses; We help others to ensure that results are achieved

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We're a Registered Charity Organization in Tanzania
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is officially recognized as a charitable organization under the Income Tax Act. Certification issued on 20 March 2025 and valid until 31 December 2030.

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