NIMR

Prof. Said S. Aboud

Director General

Welcome to the National Institute for Medical Research

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the official website of the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR). As the research hub of Tanzania’s Ministry of Health, NIMR was founded in 1980 with a core team of 13 scientists and has since grown to include over 260 researchers dedicated to advancing health knowledge and solutions for our country and beyond. This website serves as a gateway to learning more about our structure, research portfolio, and state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure.

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OUR VISION

To be a leading institution for advancement of high-quality health research and innovations

OUR MISSION

To conduct, regulate, coordinate, and promote health research that is responsive to the needs and wellbeing of Tanzanians

OUR MOTTO

Advancing Health Research, Enhancing Life