Ifakara Health Institute (IHI or Ifakara) is one of Africa's most eminent health research organisations. Established in 1956 and headquartered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, IHI is an independent, non-profit organization, registered in Tanzania. It is a world-class research, service and a training institute. IHI has a strong record in developing, testing and validating health innovations (drugs, devices, diagnostics, vaccines) and systems that save lives.
IHI is conducting more than 100 projects across the biomedical spectrum--from basic virology and ecological sciences to interventions and clinical trials, infectious and zoonotic disease surveillance and health-systems strengthening and policy development. IHI has provided training, capacity building and technical assistance (TA) to public healthcare workers, human and animal health scientists and field officers and government officials for more than 50 years. IHI works closely with Tanzanian health partners, ministries, research institutes and universities. Our international partners bring global scope and networking to our work.
Our Mission is to be a centre of excellence that informs health policies and delivery of quality services collaboratively through research, innovation, capacity strengthened and program implementation.
Our Vision is to have a healthy and empowered population with access to evidence-based health services and solutions.
Our Strategic focus has always been to positively impact the lives of the people. In the current strategy covering the period 2023 – 2028, the Institute has identified four strategic imperatives that will unlock the potential of the institute’s journey towards its five-year aspiration and, ultimately, enhance its impact on health and wellbeing in Tanzania and the region. These are:
