Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is one of Africa’s most eminent health research organisations. With a history of more than 50 years, IHI is an independent non-profit organisation, registered in Tanzania and led by Tanzanians. IHI enjoys collaborations with world-renowned centres of tropical health research. With a staff of 450, including 25 PhD scientists, IHI publishes over 100 articles per year in peer-reviewed journals.

IHI conducts a wide range of health-related research, covering areas such as malaria; neglected and emerging tropical diseases; maternal, neonatal and child health and demography. Disciplinary research groups include biomedical & environmental studies, clinical trials, health-systems research, monitoring and evaluation and policy translation. The organisation has offices in Ifakara, Dar es Salaam and Bagamoyo. 


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Ifakara Health Institute

Honorati Masanja

Jane Moshi

Samwel Godfrey Lwambura

Winstone Makwesheni

Joseph Muganga

Kanuth Dimoso

Fatuma Manzi

The Research and Development Team at Ifakara Health Institute is dedicated to advancing health research through rigorous scientific inquiry and innovation. This multidisciplinary team collaborates on projects focused on critical health issues, such as malaria and maternal health, employing a variety of research methodologies, including clinical trials and health systems analysis. Their work aims to generate valuable data that informs policy decisions and translates research findings into practical solutions for health challenges in Tanzania and beyond.

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