Erick Mboma

The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) in collaboration with the East African Health Research Commission (EAHRC), have launched the 1st National Workshops on Ethics and Clinical Research to strengthen Tanzania’s capacity to generate ethical, high-quality research evidence that is critical for improving healthcare outcomes.The workshop equips health professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills in ethics and clinical research while highlighting regional support mechanisms that are available through EAHRC to promote research excellence.Speaking at the opening ceremony, NIMR Director General, Prof. Said S. Aboud, emphasized the central role of research in improving public health outcomes across East Africa and urged participants to utilise existing health data to generate meaningful evidence actively.“We already have a wealth of data in our health facilities. What we must do is to transform the available health data into research evidence. Turning data into actionable knowledge is key to advancing evidence-based healthcare,” he said. The Director of Research Coordination and Promotion, Dr. Nyanda Ntinginya, oversaw the conduct of this landmark national workshop. The East African Health Research Commission serves as a regional advisory body supporting knowledge generation, technological advancement, and harmonized research practices across East Africa.The five-day intensive training, held from 17th–21st February 2026 at the Golden Tulip Hotel, in Dar es Salaam brought together health professionals from across Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar including clinicians, epidemiologists, researchers, academicians, and other experts from Government and private institutions such as research organizations, universities, hospitals, and NGOs. NIMR has formal MoUs with many of these institutions fostering structured collaborations that support capacity building, mentorship and promotion of health research particularly among early career scientists. The workshop thus aimed to strengthen research capacity and promote ethical evidence-based healthcare across the region. Section Title NIMR and EAHRC Launch Landmark National Workshop on Evidence-Based Healthcare ByErick Mboma February 21, 2026 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), kupitia Mradi wa STEPPS (Strengthening Health System Capacity for Access and Delivery of Paediatric Praziquantel for Schistosomiasis in… Read More NIMR Yazindua Utafiti wa Utoaji wa Dawa ya Kichocho kwa Watoto Chini ya Miaka Mitano Kupitia Mradi wa STEPPES ByErick Mboma February 19, 2026 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), kupitia Mradi wa STEPPS (Strengthening Health System Capacity for Access and Delivery of Paediatric Praziquantel for Schistosomiasis in… Read More NIMR na Hospitali ya Taifa ya Afya ya Akili Mirembe Zasaini Hati ya Makubaliano Kushirikiana Katika Tafiti Nchini ByErick Mboma February 13, 2026 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) na Hospitali ya Taifa ya Afya ya Akili Mirembe (MNMH) leo tarehe 13/02/2026 zimesaini Hati ya Makubaliano (MoU) inayolenga kuimarisha… Read More NIMR Yawanoa Watumishi wa Afya Hospitali ya Rufaa ya Mkoa Amana Kuandika Maandiko ya Utafiti Kuboresha Huduma za Afya ByErick Mboma February 13, 2026 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), kupitia Kituo cha Muhimbili, imewajengea uwezo watumishi wa afya 18 wa Hospitali ya Rufaa ya Mkoa Amana (Amana RRH) katika uandishi wa… Read More WRAIR Delegation Visits NIMR–Mbeya Centre to Advance HIV Research Collaboration ByErick Mboma February 12, 2026 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research – Mbeya Medical Research Centre (NIMR-MMRC) on 10th February 2026 hosted a high-level delegation from Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in a… Read More Matokeo ya utafiti wa EPInA yaonesha kupungua kwa usubi na kifafa Mahenge ByErick Mboma February 7, 2026 Uncategorized Kiwango cha ugonjwa wa usubi kwa watu wenye kifafa katika eneo la Mahenge, Wilaya ya Ulanga, Mkoa wa Morogoro, kimepungua hadi asilimia 22, huku maambukizi kwa ujumla yakipungua kwa takribani asilimia… Read More NIMR Emerges as a Global and Regional Leader in EDCTP-Supported Health Research ByErick Mboma January 12, 2026 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) in Tanzania, has been recognized as a leading contributor to internationally competitive health research following its strong performance in… Read More NIMR Yaongoza Mdahalo wa Sera Kuhakikisha Ushahidi wa Kisayansi Unatumika Kukabili Milipuko ya Magonjwa ByErick Mboma January 9, 2026 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) leo, tarehe 8 Januari 2026, imeendesha mkutano wa majadiliano ya sera uliowakutanisha watafiti, watunga sera, watoa maamuzi wa sekta ya afya… Read More NIMR Unveils Genomic Evidence Showing Predominance of Bacterial Pathogens in Acute Respiratory Infections in Tanzania ByErick Mboma December 24, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) disseminated on 22nd December 2025 research findings from the project titled Genomic characterization of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) Pathogens… Read More Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), kupitia Mradi wa STEPPS (Strengthening Health System Capacity for Access and Delivery of Paediatric Praziquantel for Schistosomiasis in Tanzania) tarehe 18 Februari 2026 imezindua rasmi Utafiti wa utoaji wa dawa ya kichocho aina ya paediatric praziquantel kwa watoto wenye umri chini ya miaka mitano, hatua inayopanua wigo wa matibabu kwa kundi ambalo kwa muda mrefu halikujumuishwa katika kampeni za utoaji dawa kwa pamoja. Uzinduzi huo umefanyika jijini Mwanza wakati wa Warsha ya Wadau ya kuanza kwa utoaji wa dawa hiyo chini ya Mradi wa STEPPS. Akizindua rasmi utafti huo, Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Afya, Dkt. Seif Shekalaghe, amesema hatua hiyo ni ya kihistoria kwa Tanzania, hasa baada ya nchi kuwa ya kwanza katika ukanda huu na huenda duniani kusajili dawa ya paediatric praziquantel. Ameongeza kuwa matokeo ya mwisho ya utekelezaji wa mradi huo yataisaidia Serikali kuiingiza dawa hiyo katika mwongozo rasmi wa utoaji wa huduma za afya nchini. Ameeleza kuwa ushahidi wa kisayansi uliokusanywa kwa zaidi ya muongo mmoja umeonesha kuwa watoto chini ya miaka mitano wanaoishi katika maeneo yenye maambukizi makubwa ya kichocho wanaweza pia kuambukizwa, hali iliyosukuma juhudi za kutafuta mfumo maalumu wa dawa kwa kundi hilo la watoto chini ya miaka mitano. Aidha, amesema Serikali inaendelea kufanya jitihada za kupambana na ugonjwa huo kupitia utoaji wa elimu kwa jamii, utekelezaji wa afua za kinga na tiba pamoja na kuboresha usimamizi wa maji katika maeneo yenye maambukizi.Kwa upande wake, Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa NIMR, Prof. Said Aboud, amesema uzinduzi huo ni matokeo ya safari ndefu ya utafiti, ubunifu na ushirikiano wa kimataifa ulioanza mwaka 2020 kupitia Mradi wa STEPPS. Amefafanua kuwa katika hatua ya utekelezaji, mifumo miwili jumuishi ya utoaji dawa—Test and Treat na Mass Drug Administration (MDA)—ilijaribiwa ili kubaini njia bora yenye ufanisi, gharama nafuu na inayokubalika zaidi kwa jamii kabla ya upanuzi wa kitaifa.Naye Mtafiti Kiongozi wa mradi huo, Dkt. Paul Erasto Kazyoba, amesema tafiti zimeonesha kuwa watoto chini ya umri wa miaka mitano pia wana maambukizi ya kichocho, ilhali awali afua za dawa zililenga zaidi watoto wa umri wa kwenda shule kuanzia miaka sita. Ameongeza kuwa dawa hiyo imefanyiwa majaribio na imeonesha usalama na ufanisi kwa watoto wadogo, ikiwa na maboresho makubwa ikilinganishwa na dawa ya awali, ikiwemo kupunguza usumbufu uliokuwa ukijitokeza kwa baadhi ya watumiaji. Amesisitiza kuwa mradi huo umejengwa juu ya ushirikiano kati ya NIMR, Wizara ya Afya na washirika wa maendeleo wakiwemo UNDP, WHO/TDR na PATH, kwa ufadhili wa GHIT Fund ya Japan pamoja na END FUND.Kwa upande wake, Mkurugenzi wa UNDP na Naibu Mwakilishi Mkazi wa Tanzania, Bw. John Rutere, amesema taasisi hiyo imeona umuhimu wa kushirikiana na NIMR, Serikali na wadau wengine katika kuhakikisha watoto chini ya miaka mitano wanapata dawa stahiki ya kutibu kichocho, akibainisha kuwa ushirikiano huo utaendelea si tu katika kudhibiti kichocho bali pia katika kushughulikia changamoto nyingine za afya ya jamii. Naye Bi. Grace Bahati, mkazi wa Kijiji cha Ishayahisho, Wilaya ya Sengerema mkoani Mwanza, ameishukuru NIMR kwa mradi huo wa utafiti akisema utasaidia kubaini maambukizi ya kichocho mapema na kuwapatia watoto dawa, hatua itakayochangia kulinda afya ya jamii.Warsha hiyo imewakutanisha wadau kutoka ndani na nje ya nchi kujadili mikakati ya kuongeza upatikanaji wa dawa hiyo nchini na katika ukanda wa Afrika Mashariki, sambamba na kuimarisha mifumo ya afya kwa ajili ya kutokomeza magonjwa yaliyokuwa hayapewi kipaumbele ifikapo mwaka 2030. Warsha hiyo ilitanguliwa na ziara ya kutembelea maeneo ambayo utafiti unafanyika, ikiwamo Hospitali ya Wilaya ya Sengerema mkoani Mwanza, ambapo wadau walijionea zoezi la utambuzi wa ugonjwa na ugawaji wa dawa likiendelea. Section Title NIMR Yazindua Utafiti wa Utoaji wa Dawa ya Kichocho kwa Watoto Chini ya Miaka Mitano Kupitia Mradi wa STEPPES ByErick Mboma February 19, 2026 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) na Hospitali ya Taifa ya Afya ya Akili Mirembe (MNMH) leo tarehe 13/02/2026 zimesaini Hati ya Makubaliano (MoU) inayolenga kuimarisha… Read More NIMR na Hospitali ya Taifa ya Afya ya Akili Mirembe Zasaini Hati ya Makubaliano Kushirikiana Katika Tafiti Nchini ByErick Mboma February 13, 2026 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) na Hospitali ya Taifa ya Afya ya Akili Mirembe (MNMH) leo tarehe 13/02/2026 zimesaini Hati ya Makubaliano (MoU) inayolenga kuimarisha… Read More NIMR Yawanoa Watumishi wa Afya Hospitali ya Rufaa ya Mkoa Amana Kuandika Maandiko ya Utafiti Kuboresha Huduma za Afya ByErick Mboma February 13, 2026 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), kupitia Kituo cha Muhimbili, imewajengea uwezo watumishi wa afya 18 wa Hospitali ya Rufaa ya Mkoa Amana (Amana RRH) katika uandishi wa… Read More WRAIR Delegation Visits NIMR–Mbeya Centre to Advance HIV Research Collaboration ByErick Mboma February 12, 2026 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research – Mbeya Medical Research Centre (NIMR-MMRC) on 10th February 2026 hosted a high-level delegation from Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in a… Read More Matokeo ya utafiti wa EPInA yaonesha kupungua kwa usubi na kifafa Mahenge ByErick Mboma February 7, 2026 Uncategorized Kiwango cha ugonjwa wa usubi kwa watu wenye kifafa katika eneo la Mahenge, Wilaya ya Ulanga, Mkoa wa Morogoro, kimepungua hadi asilimia 22, huku maambukizi kwa ujumla yakipungua kwa takribani asilimia… Read More NIMR Emerges as a Global and Regional Leader in EDCTP-Supported Health Research ByErick Mboma January 12, 2026 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) in Tanzania, has been recognized as a leading contributor to internationally competitive health research following its strong performance in… Read More NIMR Yaongoza Mdahalo wa Sera Kuhakikisha Ushahidi wa Kisayansi Unatumika Kukabili Milipuko ya Magonjwa ByErick Mboma January 9, 2026 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) leo, tarehe 8 Januari 2026, imeendesha mkutano wa majadiliano ya sera uliowakutanisha watafiti, watunga sera, watoa maamuzi wa sekta ya afya… Read More NIMR Unveils Genomic Evidence Showing Predominance of Bacterial Pathogens in Acute Respiratory Infections in Tanzania ByErick Mboma December 24, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) disseminated on 22nd December 2025 research findings from the project titled Genomic characterization

Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) na Hospitali ya Taifa ya Afya ya Akili Mirembe (MNMH) leo tarehe 13/02/2026 zimesaini Hati ya Makubaliano (MoU) inayolenga kuimarisha mashirikiano katika tafiti, mafunzo na matumizi ya teknolojia za kisasa katika utoaji wa huduma bora za afya ya akili nchini.Kupitia ushirikiano huu, taasisi hizo zitaongeza uwezo wa wataalamu wa afya ya akili kupitia mafunzo na tafiti shirikishi zitakazotoa ushahidi wa kisayansi kwa lengo la kuboresha sera, miongozo na utoaji wa huduma kwa kutumia teknolojia za kisasa ili kuongeza ufanisi na ubora kwa wananchi. Ushirikiano huo pia utahusisha utekelezaji wa pamoja wa miradi ya utafiti, kuandika machapisho ya kitaaluma, kuandaa vijarida sera na ushawishi katika kuboresha huduma kwa wananchi.Makubaliano haya yanakusudia kupanua wigo wa tafiti katika eneo la afya ya akili, kuunganisha utaalamu, matumizi ya rasilimali watu wenye ubobezi na uzoefu wa taasisi hizo, na kuhakikisha matokeo ya tafiti yanawafikia wananchi na kuleta mabadiliko chanya katika maisha yao.Hafla ya utiaji saini imefanyika katika Ofisi za Makao Makuu ya NIMR jijini Dodoma na kuongozwa na Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa NIMR, Prof. Said Aboud, akiwa na Meneja wa Kituo cha NIMR Dodoma, Dk. Basiliana Emidi. Kwa upande wa MNMH, ujumbe uliongozwa na Dk. Innocent R. Mwombeki aliyemwakilisha Mkurugenzi Mtendaji, akiongozana na Veronica Haule na Anewa Saweni. Section Title NIMR na Hospitali ya Taifa ya Afya ya Akili Mirembe Zasaini Hati ya Makubaliano Kushirikiana Katika Tafiti Nchini ByErick Mboma February 13, 2026 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) na Hospitali ya Taifa ya Afya ya Akili Mirembe (MNMH) leo tarehe 13/02/2026 zimesaini Hati ya Makubaliano (MoU) inayolenga kuimarisha… Read More NIMR Yawanoa Watumishi wa Afya Hospitali ya Rufaa ya Mkoa Amana Kuandika Maandiko ya Utafiti Kuboresha Huduma za Afya ByErick Mboma February 13, 2026 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), kupitia Kituo cha Muhimbili, imewajengea uwezo watumishi wa afya 18 wa Hospitali ya Rufaa ya Mkoa Amana (Amana RRH) katika uandishi wa… Read More WRAIR Delegation Visits NIMR–Mbeya Centre to Advance HIV Research Collaboration ByErick Mboma February 12, 2026 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research – Mbeya Medical Research Centre (NIMR-MMRC) on 10th February 2026 hosted a high-level delegation from Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in a… Read More Matokeo ya utafiti wa EPInA yaonesha kupungua kwa usubi na kifafa Mahenge ByErick Mboma February 7, 2026 Uncategorized Kiwango cha ugonjwa wa usubi kwa watu wenye kifafa katika eneo la Mahenge, Wilaya ya Ulanga, Mkoa wa Morogoro, kimepungua hadi asilimia 22, huku maambukizi kwa ujumla yakipungua kwa takribani asilimia… Read More NIMR Emerges as a Global and Regional Leader in EDCTP-Supported Health Research ByErick Mboma January 12, 2026 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) in Tanzania, has been recognized as a leading contributor to internationally competitive health research following its strong performance in… Read More NIMR Yaongoza Mdahalo wa Sera Kuhakikisha Ushahidi wa Kisayansi Unatumika Kukabili Milipuko ya Magonjwa ByErick Mboma January 9, 2026 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) leo, tarehe 8 Januari 2026, imeendesha mkutano wa majadiliano ya sera uliowakutanisha watafiti, watunga sera, watoa maamuzi wa sekta ya afya… Read More NIMR Unveils Genomic Evidence Showing Predominance of Bacterial Pathogens in Acute Respiratory Infections in Tanzania ByErick Mboma December 24, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) disseminated on 22nd December 2025 research findings from the project titled Genomic characterization of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) Pathogens… Read More Beyond Clinical Surveillance: Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring Reveal Hotspots of Antimicrobial-Resistant “Superbugs” ByErick Mboma December 12, 2025 Uncategorized A recent study presented at the 7th Africa Continental World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) event has unveiled the “environmental resistome” in Tanzania. Using advanced genomic tools to analyse… Read More NIMR Disseminates Impactful Research Findings at the 7th Africa Continental World AMR Awareness Week ByErick Mboma December 7, 2025 Uncategorized In a milestone event for the continent, Tanzania hosted the 7th Africa Continental World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week (WAAW) at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dar es Salaam from 2nd to… Read More Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), kupitia Kituo cha Muhimbili, imewajengea uwezo watumishi wa afya 18 wa Hospitali ya Rufaa ya Mkoa Amana (Amana RRH) katika uandishi wa maandiko ya utafiti (Proposal Development), hatua inayolenga kuboresha huduma za afya kwa jamii kupitia tafiti zenye ubora na ushahidi wa kisayansi. Mafunzo hayo ya siku nne yalifanyika kuanzia tarehe 26 hadi 29 Januari 2026 katika hospitali hiyo yakilenga kuwawezesha watoa huduma wa afya kubuni, kuandaa na kuwasilisha mapendekezo bora ya tafiti za kisayansi zinazoweza kupata ufadhili na kuleta matokeo chanya katika sekta ya afya. Kupitia mafunzo hayo ya vitendo, washiriki walipata ujuzi wa kuandaa maandiko ya kisayansi yenye viwango, kuimarisha uwezo wa uandishi wa kitaaluma, kuelewa na kuzingatia maadili ya utafiti pamoja na kutumia takwimu sahihi katika kutatua changamoto za kiafya zinazowakabili wananchi. Akifungua mafunzo hayo, Mganga Mkuu wa Hospitali ya Amana, Dkt. Bryceson Loti Kiweru, alisema utafiti ni nyenzo muhimu isiyoweza kuepukika katika sekta ya afya. “Swala zima la utafiti haliepukiki katika sekta ya afya na inahitajika ushirikiano na taasisi zinazofanya utafiti ili kuboresha huduma za afya nchini,” alisema Dkt. Kiweru. Kwa upande wake, Kaimu Mkuu wa Idara ya Tafiti kutoka kituo cha NIMR Muhimbili, Dkt. Ester Mbutolwe, alisisitiza umuhimu wa matumizi sahihi ya takwimu katika kuibua suluhisho la changamoto za afya. “Kila mtu akijengewa uwezo vizuri anaweza kutoa mchango wake katika kuboresha afya za wananchi. Takwimu sahihi ni msingi wa utafiti wenye matokeo ya kuaminika. Ushirikiano kati ya NIMR na hospitali za rufaa za mkoa ni muhimu,” alisisitiza Dkt. Mbutolwe. Mafunzo hayo ni sehemu ya jitihada za NIMR za kuimarisha tafiti za afya nchini kwa kuwajengea uwezo wataalamu walioko kwenye vituo vya kutolea huduma, ili tafiti zinazofanyika ziweze kutoa majibu ya changamoto halisi za jamii na kuboresha ubora wa huduma za afya nchini. Section Title NIMR Yawanoa Watumishi wa Afya Hospitali ya Rufaa ya Mkoa Amana Kuandika Maandiko ya Utafiti Kuboresha Huduma za Afya ByErick Mboma February 13, 2026 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research – Mbeya Medical Research Centre (NIMR-MMTaasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), kupitia Kituo cha Muhimbili, imewajengea uwezo watumishi… Read More WRAIR Delegation Visits NIMR–Mbeya Centre to Advance HIV Research Collaboration ByErick Mboma February 12, 2026 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research – Mbeya Medical Research Centre (NIMR-MMRC) on 10th February 2026 hosted a high-level delegation from Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in a… Read More Matokeo ya utafiti wa EPInA yaonesha kupungua kwa usubi na kifafa Mahenge ByErick Mboma February 7, 2026 Uncategorized Kiwango cha ugonjwa wa usubi kwa watu wenye kifafa katika eneo la Mahenge, Wilaya ya Ulanga, Mkoa wa Morogoro, kimepungua hadi asilimia 22, huku maambukizi kwa ujumla yakipungua kwa takribani asilimia… Read More NIMR Emerges as a Global and Regional Leader in EDCTP-Supported Health Research ByErick Mboma January 12, 2026 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) in Tanzania, has been recognized as a leading contributor to internationally competitive health research following its strong performance in… Read More NIMR Yaongoza Mdahalo wa Sera Kuhakikisha Ushahidi wa Kisayansi Unatumika Kukabili Milipuko ya Magonjwa ByErick Mboma January 9, 2026 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) leo, tarehe 8 Januari 2026, imeendesha mkutano wa majadiliano ya sera uliowakutanisha watafiti, watunga sera, watoa maamuzi wa sekta ya afya… Read More NIMR Unveils Genomic Evidence Showing Predominance of Bacterial Pathogens in Acute Respiratory Infections in Tanzania ByErick Mboma December 24, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) disseminated on 22nd December 2025 research findings from the project titled Genomic characterization of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) Pathogens… Read More Beyond Clinical Surveillance: Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring Reveal Hotspots of Antimicrobial-Resistant “Superbugs” ByErick Mboma December 12, 2025 Uncategorized A recent study presented at the 7th Africa Continental World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) event has unveiled the “environmental resistome” in Tanzania. Using advanced genomic tools to analyse… Read More NIMR Disseminates Impactful Research Findings at the 7th Africa Continental World AMR Awareness Week ByErick Mboma December 7, 2025 Uncategorized In a milestone event for the continent, Tanzania hosted the 7th Africa Continental World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week (WAAW) at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dar es Salaam from 2nd to… Read More NIMR Yawajengea Uwezo Watumishi wa Afya Temeke Kuandika Andiko la Utafiti ili Kuboresha Huduma za Afya za Jamii ByErick Mboma December 7, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), kupitia Kituo chake cha Muhimbili, imeendesha mafunzo maalumu ya uandishi wa andiko la kitafiti kwa watumishi wa afya kutoka Hospitali ya… Read More Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

The National Institute for Medical Research – Mbeya Medical Research Centre (NIMR-MMRC) on 10th February 2026 hosted a high-level delegation from Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in a strategic visit aimed at strengthening collaboration in HIV and clinical research. The delegation was led by Commander Colonel (COL) Brianna Perata and accompanied by senior representatives from WRAIR-USA, WRAIR-Tanzania and CDC-Tanzania, as well as officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East Africa Cooperation and the Regional Commissioner’s Office in Mbeya.The visit marked a significant milestone in the long-standing partnership between WRAIR and NIMR, particularly under PEPFAR-supported HIV research programs, reinforcing joint efforts to advance scientific innovation and improve public health outcomes.The WRAIR delegation was officially received and welcomed at NIMR-MMRC by the Director General of NIMR, Prof. Said Aboud. In a notable highlight of the event, NIMR-MMRC was awarded a Medal of Excellence by COL Brianna Perata in recognition of the outstanding contributions to medical research and public health in Tanzania. During his remarks, Prof. Aboud reaffirmed NIMR’s commitment to advancing high-quality, impactful research through strong global partnerships.During the visit, the delegation received a comprehensive overview of ongoing clinical trials and collaborative research initiatives at the Centre. Presentations were delivered by the Centre Manager, Dr. Bariki Mtafya, and the Director of Research Coordination, Dr. Nyanda Elias Ntinginya, highlighting the Centre’s growing role in HIV and TB research; cohort, epidemiological, vaccines including broad neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs), drugs, therapeutics, biomarkers, diagnostics and preventive therapy.The delegation toured key research facilities including the HIV Vaccine Trial Clinics, the state-of-the-art main laboratory accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), and the DAIDS/NIH-certified pharmacy, where ongoing clinical research activities were showcased. The technical teams demonstrated the Centre’s operational excellence and research capacity. Prof. Aboud accompanied the Commander and her delegation throughout the tour, underscoring the importance of the collaboration.The engagement reaffirmed the strong partnership between NIMR-MMRC and WRAIR and emphasized a shared commitment to advancing cutting-edge research to improve health outcomes in Tanzania and beyond. 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Using advanced genomic tools to analyse… Read More NIMR Disseminates Impactful Research Findings at the 7th Africa Continental World AMR Awareness Week ByErick Mboma December 7, 2025 Uncategorized In a milestone event for the continent, Tanzania hosted the 7th Africa Continental World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week (WAAW) at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dar es Salaam from 2nd to… Read More NIMR Yawajengea Uwezo Watumishi wa Afya Temeke Kuandika Andiko la Utafiti ili Kuboresha Huduma za Afya za Jamii ByErick Mboma December 7, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), kupitia Kituo chake cha Muhimbili, imeendesha mafunzo maalumu ya uandishi wa andiko la kitafiti kwa watumishi wa afya kutoka Hospitali ya… Read More NIMR Conducts Institutional Review Boards Training to Elevate Clinical Trial Standards Nationwide ByErick Mboma December 2, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) has launched a specialized training program to members and secretariats of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), aimed at strengthening national… Read More Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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Kiwango cha ugonjwa wa usubi kwa watu wenye kifafa katika eneo la Mahenge, Wilaya ya Ulanga, Mkoa wa Morogoro, kimepungua hadi asilimia 22, huku maambukizi kwa ujumla yakipungua kwa takribani asilimia 40, kwa mujibu wa matokeo ya utafiti wa “Ubunifu wa Njia za Huduma za Kifafa Barani Afrika (EPInA)”. Matokeo hayo yamewasilishwa katika mkutano wa siku mbili unaoendelea katika Hoteli ya Serena Jijini Dar es Salaam, ukiwakutanisha wadau kutoka Wizara ya Afya, Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), Taasisi mbalimbali za Serikali, pamoja na washirika wa maendeleo kutoka Uingereza, Kenya na Ghana. Lengo la mkutano huo ilikuwa ni kujadili matokeo ya utafiti uliofanyika Mahenge, mkoani Morogoro, na kuweka mikakati ya kuendeleza mapambano dhidi ya usubi na kifafa. Akifungua mkutano huo, Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Afya, Dkt. Seif Shekhalaghe, aliyemwakilisha Waziri wa Afya, Mhe. Mohammed Mchengerwa, amesema mafanikio hayo yanaonesha matokeo chanya ya ushirikiano kati ya Serikali, watafiti na jamii. “Haya ni mafanikio makubwa ya jitihada za pamoja. Kupungua kwa kiwango cha maambukizi kwa asilimia 40 ni ishara kuwa tuko kwenye mwelekeo sahihi,” ameeleza Dkt. Shekhalaghe. Aliongeza kuwa ili kutokomeza kabisa tatizo hilo, ni muhimu kuendelea na uimarishaji wa utoaji wa dawa hasa aina ya Ivermectin pamoja na kuongeza elimu kwa jamii. “Niwaombe wananchi waendelee kushiriki kikamilifu katika matumizi ya dawa na kuamini wataalamu wa afya. Kifafa na usubi ni magonjwa yanayozuilika na kutibika,” alisisitiza. Akizungumza kwa niaba ya Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa NIMR, Dkt. George PrayGod, Meneja wa Kituo cha Utafiti cha NIMR Muhimbili amesema utafiti huo umetoa takwimu muhimu zitakazosaidia kuboresha sera na miongozo ya utoaji wa huduma za afya. “Takwimu hizi ni msingi muhimu wa maboresho ya sera na mikakati ya afya ya umma, hususan katika maeneo yenye maambukizi ya usubi na kifafa,” alisema. Kwa upande wake, Mtafiti Kiongozi wa EPInA, Dkt. Bruno Mmbando, alisema tafiti zinaonesha uhusiano wa karibu kati ya usubi na kifafa, ambapo maeneo yenye maambukizi makubwa ya usubi pia huwa na idadi kubwa ya wagonjwa wa kifafa. “Mahenge bado ina changamoto kutokana na mazingira yake ya kijiografia yenye misitu inayochangia mazalia ya vimelea. Hata hivyo, tumeshuhudia mafanikio makubwa ukilinganisha na miaka ya nyuma,” alisema Dkt. Mmbando. Alibainisha kuwa maeneo ya Tukuyu (Mbeya) na Amani (Tanga) tayari yameonesha mafanikio makubwa zaidi, jambo linalotoa matumaini kuwa tatizo hilo linaweza kudhibitiwa kikamilifu. Naye mshirika wa mradi wa EPInA kutoka Chuo Kikuu cha Oxford, Uingereza, Profesa Charles Newton, alisisitiza umuhimu wa ushirikiano wa kimataifa katika mapambano hayo. “Kama tulivyoweza kupiga hatua kubwa katika kudhibiti malaria, tunaweza pia kupunguza kwa kiwango kikubwa kifafa kinachohusishwa na usubi endapo tutaendelea kushirikiana kisayansi na kimkakati,” alisema Profesa Newton. Utafiti wa EPInA ulitekelezwa Mahenge kwa lengo la kuimarisha huduma za kifafa kupitia maboresho ya kinga, uchunguzi wa mapema, matibabu na kuongeza uelewa wa jamii, ikiwa ni sehemu ya jitihada za muda mrefu za kupunguza na hatimaye kutokomeza usubi na kifafa nchini.  Section Title Matokeo ya utafiti wa EPInA yaonesha kupungua kwa usubi na kifafa Mahenge ByErick Mboma February 7, 2026 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) in Tanzania, has been recognized as a leading contributor to internationally competitive health research following its strong performance in… Read More NIMR Emerges as a Global and Regional Leader in EDCTP-Supported Health Research ByErick Mboma January 12, 2026 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) in Tanzania, has been recognized as a leading contributor to internationally competitive health research following its strong performance in… Read More NIMR Yaongoza Mdahalo wa Sera Kuhakikisha Ushahidi wa Kisayansi Unatumika Kukabili Milipuko ya Magonjwa ByErick Mboma January 9, 2026 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) leo, tarehe 8 Januari 2026, imeendesha mkutano wa majadiliano ya sera uliowakutanisha watafiti, watunga sera, watoa maamuzi wa sekta ya afya… Read More NIMR Unveils Genomic Evidence Showing Predominance of Bacterial Pathogens in Acute Respiratory Infections in Tanzania ByErick Mboma December 24, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) disseminated on 22nd December 2025 research findings from the project titled Genomic characterization of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) Pathogens… Read More Beyond Clinical Surveillance: Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring Reveal Hotspots of Antimicrobial-Resistant “Superbugs” ByErick Mboma December 12, 2025 Uncategorized A recent study presented at the 7th Africa Continental World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) event has unveiled the “environmental resistome” in Tanzania. Using advanced genomic tools to analyse… Read More NIMR Disseminates Impactful Research Findings at the 7th Africa Continental World AMR Awareness Week ByErick Mboma December 7, 2025 Uncategorized In a milestone event for the continent, Tanzania hosted the 7th Africa Continental World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week (WAAW) at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dar es Salaam from 2nd to… Read More NIMR Yawajengea Uwezo Watumishi wa Afya Temeke Kuandika Andiko la Utafiti ili Kuboresha Huduma za Afya za Jamii ByErick Mboma December 7, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), kupitia Kituo chake cha Muhimbili, imeendesha mafunzo maalumu ya uandishi wa andiko la kitafiti kwa watumishi wa afya kutoka Hospitali ya… Read More NIMR Conducts Institutional Review Boards Training to Elevate Clinical Trial Standards Nationwide ByErick Mboma December 2, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) has launched a specialized training program to members and secretariats of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), aimed at strengthening national… Read More 𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗥 Conducts Capacity Building Training for Clinical Trials Researchers ByErick Mboma November 24, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), in collaboration with the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA), on 24th November 2025 conducted a specialized capacity-building… Read More Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) in Tanzania, has been recognized as a leading contributor to internationally competitive health research following its strong performance in EDCTP2-supported scientific publications.Recent analyses place NIMR at 23rd position globally among all institutions contributing to EDCTP2 publications, positioning the Institute within the top 25 worldwide. Within sub-Saharan Africa, NIMR ranks among the top 10 research institutions and in East Africa, it stands as the second-leading institution, surpassed only by Makerere University and ranking ahead of several long-established regional research centres.This achievement reflects sustained scientific productivity, high-quality research output, and impactful contributions across EDCTP priority research areas including HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, lower respiratory infections and emerging infectious diseases. The Institute work continues to generate evidence that informs policy, strengthens health systems and advances global and continental health agendas.NIMR’s standing not only affirms its role as Tanzania’s premier medical research institution but also highlights the country’s growing visibility and leadership in global health research. The Institute performance provides a strong empirical foundation for its active engagement and leadership in EDCTP3, large multi-country research consortia, and regional capacity-strengthening initiatives.As NIMR continues to expand its research partnerships and scientific reach, this recognition reinforces its commitment to excellence, collaboration, and the generation of evidence that addresses pressing health challenges in Africa and beyond. Section Title NIMR Emerges as a Global and Regional Leader in EDCTP-Supported Health Research ByErick Mboma January 12, 2026 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) in Tanzania, has been recognized as a leading contributor to internationally competitive health research following its strong performance in… Read More NIMR Yaongoza Mdahalo wa Sera Kuhakikisha Ushahidi wa Kisayansi Unatumika Kukabili Milipuko ya Magonjwa ByErick Mboma January 9, 2026 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) leo, tarehe 8 Januari 2026, imeendesha mkutano wa majadiliano ya sera uliowakutanisha watafiti, watunga sera, watoa maamuzi wa sekta ya afya… Read More NIMR Unveils Genomic Evidence Showing Predominance of Bacterial Pathogens in Acute Respiratory Infections in Tanzania ByErick Mboma December 24, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) disseminated on 22nd December 2025 research findings from the project titled Genomic characterization of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) Pathogens… Read More Beyond Clinical Surveillance: Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring Reveal Hotspots of Antimicrobial-Resistant “Superbugs” ByErick Mboma December 12, 2025 Uncategorized A recent study presented at the 7th Africa Continental World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) event has unveiled the “environmental resistome” in Tanzania. Using advanced genomic tools to analyse… Read More NIMR Disseminates Impactful Research Findings at the 7th Africa Continental World AMR Awareness Week ByErick Mboma December 7, 2025 Uncategorized In a milestone event for the continent, Tanzania hosted the 7th Africa Continental World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week (WAAW) at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dar es Salaam from 2nd to… Read More NIMR Yawajengea Uwezo Watumishi wa Afya Temeke Kuandika Andiko la Utafiti ili Kuboresha Huduma za Afya za Jamii ByErick Mboma December 7, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), kupitia Kituo chake cha Muhimbili, imeendesha mafunzo maalumu ya uandishi wa andiko la kitafiti kwa watumishi wa afya kutoka Hospitali ya… Read More NIMR Conducts Institutional Review Boards Training to Elevate Clinical Trial Standards Nationwide ByErick Mboma December 2, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) has launched a specialized training program to members and secretariats of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), aimed at strengthening national… Read More 𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗥 Conducts Capacity Building Training for Clinical Trials Researchers ByErick Mboma November 24, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), in collaboration with the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA), on 24th November 2025 conducted a specialized capacity-building… Read More NIMR na Wadau wa Afya Wafanya Mkutano wa Uzinduzi wa Utekelezaji wa Tafiti zilizo chini ya Mradi wa TAKeOFF wa Kupambana na Ugonjwa wa Mabusha na Matende ByErick Mboma November 23, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), kupitia Mradi wa TAKeOFF awamu ya pili tarehe 20/11/2025 imefanya mkutano wa pamoja na kamati za afya za Ofisi ya Mganga Mkuu wa Mkoa wa… Read More Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) leo, tarehe 8 Januari 2026, imeendesha mkutano wa majadiliano ya sera uliowakutanisha watafiti, watunga sera, watoa maamuzi wa sekta ya afya na wadau mbalimbali, kwa lengo la kuimarisha matumizi ya ushahidi wa kisayansi katika kuandaa na kutekeleza sera zinazohusu maandalizi, kinga na mwitikio wa taifa dhidi ya magonjwa yanayolipuka na kurejea mara kwa mara.Akifungua mkutano huo, Mgeni Rasmi Dkt. Ahmad Mohamed Makuwani, Mkurugenzi wa Huduma ya Afya ya Uzazi, Magonjwa ya Wanawake na Watoto kutoka Wizara ya Afya, akimwakilisha Mganga Mkuu wa Serikali, amesema kuwa majadiliano hayo yanakuja katika kipindi muhimu kwa taifa, ambapo kumekuwa na kuendelea kushuhudiwa kwa milipuko ya magonjwa kama kipindupindu, dengue, COVID-19 na Marburg. Amesema hali hiyo inaweka shinikizo kubwa kwa mifumo ya afya na hivyo kuhitaji sera zinazojengwa juu ya ushahidi madhubuti wa kisayansi.“Mkutano huu ni jukwaa muhimu la kutafakari mazingira ya milipuko ya magonjwa nchini na kuimarisha uwezo wa pamoja wa taifa katika kuzuia, kugundua mapema na kukabiliana na vitisho vya afya ya jamii vya sasa na vya baadaye,” amebainisha Dkt. Makuwani. Ameongeza kuwa majadiliano ya sera ni nyenzo muhimu ya kuunganisha tafiti na maamuzi ya kisera ili kufanikisha uamuzi unaozingatia ushahidi.Aidha, Dkt. Makuwani amesisitiza umuhimu wa kuimarisha tafiti za ndani, ikiwemo utafiti wa tiba asili, akibainisha kuwa uzoefu wa mlipuko wa UVIKO-19 umeonesha mchango wa tiba asili katika kupunguza madhara kwa jamii. Akitoa wito, ameahidi kuwa Serikali itaendelea kuwekeza katika tafiti za tiba asili na mifumo ya kitaifa ya utafiti.Kwa upande wake, Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa NIMR, Profesa Said Aboud, amesema kuwa mkutano huo umeandaliwa mahsusi kushughulikia masuala nyeti yanayohusiana na magonjwa yenye uwezekano wa kusababisha milipuko, huku ukilenga kuhakikisha matokeo ya tafiti yanatafsiriwa na kutumika moja kwa moja katika sera na mipango ya kitaifa.Prof. Aboud ameeleza kuwa mkutano huo ni jukwaa la tafsiri ya maarifa, linalowaunganisha watafiti, watunga sera na watekelezaji ili kujadili ushahidi uliopo, kubadilishana uzoefu na kuandaa mapendekezo yatakayosaidia kuimarisha maandalizi, kinga na mwitikio wa taifa dhidi ya milipuko ya magonjwa.“Tafiti zinaonesha kuwa maandalizi madhubuti dhidi ya milipuko yanategemea mifumo imara ya ufuatiliaji wa magonjwa, nguvu kazi ya afya iliyo imara na minyororo thabiti ya upatikanaji wa vifaa tiba,” ameongeza Prof. Aboud.James Tumain Tengia, mwakilishi kutoka Wizara ya TAMISEMI, ameipongeza NIMR kwa kuandaa mkutano huo, akisema kuwa umefanikiwa kuwakutanisha watafiti, watunga sera na watoa maamuzi ili kuchakata matokeo ya tafiti mbalimbali na kuja na maoni yatakayosaidia kuboresha sera na miongozo ya utoaji wa huduma za afya.Elizabeth Shayo, Mtafiti Mkuu kutoka NIMR, amesema kuwa mkutano huo umekuwa na manufaa makubwa kwa kuwa umetoa fursa ya kujadili namna bora ya kupambana na magonjwa ya mlipuko yanayoweza kutokea nchini.Akitoa majumuisho ya mkutano huo, Dkt. Ernest Mazigo, mtafiti kutoka NIMR na mratibu wa mdahalo huo amesema kuwa wadau ambao ni watunga sera na watoa maamuzi wamepokea mapendekezo mbalimbali yaliyotolewa na wameanza kuangalia namna ya kuyaingiza katika mifumo na utekelezaji wa sera za afya.Mdahalo huo wa siku moja uliofanyika katika Ukumbi wa CEEMI, ofisi ndogo za NIMR jijini Dar es Salaam, ulijikita katika kuangalia namna ushahidi wa kisayansi unavyoweza kuboresha sera na miongozo ya utoaji wa huduma za afya nchini, pamoja na kubaini vipaumbele vya tafiti na mapungufu ya utekelezaji. Mdahalo huo uliandaliwa kwa ushirikiano wa wataalamu kutoka Kurugenzi ya Kuratibu na Kukuza Utafiti ya NIMR akiwemo Mr. Emmanuel Makundi, Dkt. Stellah Kilima na Dkt. Elizabeth Shayo, huku Profesa Moshi Ntabaye aliyeendesha mjadala huo akishiriki kikamilifu katika kufanikisha mdahalo huo wa sera. Section Title NIMR Yaongoza Mdahalo wa Sera Kuhakikisha Ushahidi wa Kisayansi Unatumika Kukabili Milipuko ya Magonjwa ByErick Mboma January 9, 2026 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) leo, tarehe 8 Januari 2026, imeendesha mkutano wa majadiliano ya sera uliowakutanisha watafiti, watunga sera, watoa maamuzi wa sekta ya afya… Read More NIMR Unveils Genomic Evidence Showing Predominance of Bacterial Pathogens in Acute Respiratory Infections in Tanzania ByErick Mboma December 24, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) disseminated on 22nd December 2025 research findings from the project titled Genomic characterization of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) Pathogens… Read More Beyond Clinical Surveillance: Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring Reveal Hotspots of Antimicrobial-Resistant “Superbugs” ByErick Mboma December 12, 2025 Uncategorized A recent study presented at the 7th Africa Continental World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) event has unveiled the “environmental resistome” in Tanzania. Using advanced genomic tools to analyse… Read More NIMR Disseminates Impactful Research Findings at the 7th Africa Continental World AMR Awareness Week ByErick Mboma December 7, 2025 Uncategorized In a milestone event for the continent, Tanzania hosted the 7th Africa Continental World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week (WAAW) at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dar es Salaam from 2nd to… Read More NIMR Yawajengea Uwezo Watumishi wa Afya Temeke Kuandika Andiko la Utafiti ili Kuboresha Huduma za Afya za Jamii ByErick Mboma December 7, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), kupitia Kituo chake cha Muhimbili, imeendesha mafunzo maalumu ya uandishi wa andiko la kitafiti kwa watumishi wa afya kutoka Hospitali ya… Read More NIMR Conducts Institutional Review Boards Training to Elevate Clinical Trial Standards Nationwide ByErick Mboma December 2, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) has launched a specialized training program to members and secretariats of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), aimed at strengthening national… Read More 𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗥 Conducts Capacity Building Training for Clinical Trials Researchers ByErick Mboma November 24, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), in collaboration with the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA), on 24th November 2025 conducted a specialized capacity-building… Read More NIMR na Wadau wa Afya Wafanya Mkutano wa Uzinduzi wa Utekelezaji wa Tafiti zilizo chini ya Mradi wa TAKeOFF wa Kupambana na Ugonjwa wa Mabusha na Matende ByErick Mboma November 23, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), kupitia Mradi wa TAKeOFF awamu ya pili tarehe 20/11/2025 imefanya mkutano wa pamoja na kamati za afya za Ofisi ya Mganga Mkuu wa Mkoa wa… Read More New Hope for Malaria Treatment: Tanzanian Scientists Lead Groundbreaking Clinical Trial

The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) disseminated on 22nd December 2025 research findings from the project titled Genomic characterization of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) Pathogens in Tanzania at the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Mtumba, Dodoma. The event was graced by the Acting DPS Dr Vida Mbaga together with heads of sections in surveillance from the MoH, representatives from ILI/SARI sentinel sites, National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) and the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Tanzania underscoring the importance of multisectoral collaboration in addressing public health priorities.Presenting the most salient findings, Dr Juma Kisuse, representing NIMR, presented that the study applied targeted Next-Generation Sequencing (tNGS) technology to comprehensively profile circulating respiratory pathogens and their associated antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes. A total of 484 samples were randomly selected from the national ILI/SARI surveillance system and analyzed, covering the period from October 2023 to September 2024 across five geographical zones: Northern, Lake, Central, Coastal, and Southern Highlands. The study revealed a predominance of bacterial pathogens, dominated by Streptococcus mitis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae, compared to the most commonly viruses reported. The findings further revealed a high burden of bacterial and viral co-infections, with 89.5% of patients harbouring 2-14 pathogens. Thirty percent of patients exhibited mixed bacterial and viral co-infections, underscoring the complexity of diagnosis and management of ARI. Moreover, bacterial pathogens circulated year-round with clear peaks in June to December while viral pathogens showed sharper pathogen-specific peaks – CMV in March, Adenovirus in May, and SARS-CoV-2 in January/September. The study findings further indicated a high prevalence of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Genes associated with Doxycycline, Beta-lactamases and Sulphonamides.In concuding remarks, NIMR DG, Prof Said Aboud commented that Streptococcus mitis, S pneumoniae and H influenzae infections were more frequent than viruses demonstrating a shift in trend from viruses to bacteria. He commented on the importance to strengthen immunization against Haemophilus influenza type b which is part of penta 5. He remarked to broaden the scope of ARI surveillance from current SARS Cov-2 and influenza virus to detect more pathogens with more possible use of tNGS in order to guide the interventions on ARI. Furthermore, he thanked the entire study team – Dr Mary Mayige, Dr Clara Lubinza, Dr Gibson Kagaruki, Sudi Lwitiho and Dr Seth Misago. Section Title NIMR Unveils Genomic Evidence Showing Predominance of Bacterial Pathogens in Acute Respiratory Infections in Tanzania ByErick Mboma December 24, 2025 Uncategorized A recent study presented at the 7th Africa Continental World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) event has unveiled the “environmental resistome” in Tanzania. Using advanced genomic tools to analyse… Read More Beyond Clinical Surveillance: Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring Reveal Hotspots of Antimicrobial-Resistant “Superbugs” ByErick Mboma December 12, 2025 Uncategorized A recent study presented at the 7th Africa Continental World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) event has unveiled the “environmental resistome” in Tanzania. Using advanced genomic tools to analyse… Read More NIMR Disseminates Impactful Research Findings at the 7th Africa Continental World AMR Awareness Week ByErick Mboma December 7, 2025 Uncategorized In a milestone event for the continent, Tanzania hosted the 7th Africa Continental World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week (WAAW) at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dar es Salaam from 2nd to… Read More NIMR Yawajengea Uwezo Watumishi wa Afya Temeke Kuandika Andiko la Utafiti ili Kuboresha Huduma za Afya za Jamii ByErick Mboma December 7, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), kupitia Kituo chake cha Muhimbili, imeendesha mafunzo maalumu ya uandishi wa andiko la kitafiti kwa watumishi wa afya kutoka Hospitali ya… Read More NIMR Conducts Institutional Review Boards Training to Elevate Clinical Trial Standards Nationwide ByErick Mboma December 2, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) has launched a specialized training program to members and secretariats of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), aimed at strengthening national… Read More 𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗥 Conducts Capacity Building Training for Clinical Trials Researchers ByErick Mboma November 24, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), in collaboration with the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA), on 24th November 2025 conducted a specialized capacity-building… Read More NIMR na Wadau wa Afya Wafanya Mkutano wa Uzinduzi wa Utekelezaji wa Tafiti zilizo chini ya Mradi wa TAKeOFF wa Kupambana na Ugonjwa wa Mabusha na Matende ByErick Mboma November 23, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), kupitia Mradi wa TAKeOFF awamu ya pili tarehe 20/11/2025 imefanya mkutano wa pamoja na kamati za afya za Ofisi ya Mganga Mkuu wa Mkoa wa… Read More New Hope for Malaria Treatment: Tanzanian Scientists Lead Groundbreaking Clinical Trial ByErick Mboma November 22, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) Tanga Medical Research Centre, led by Principal Investigator Dr. Samwel Gesase as the country Coordinator, has been instrumental in the… Read More NIMR Yazidi Kung`ara Kimataifa ByErick Mboma November 17, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) imeendelea kung’ara kimataifa iliposhiriki katika kongamano la kisayansi la American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) kwa… Read More Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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A recent study presented at the 7th Africa Continental World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) event has unveiled the “environmental resistome” in Tanzania. Using advanced genomic tools to analyse wastewater and environmental surveillance (WES) from Dar es Salaam and Tanga, pilot sites where the project is being implemented, the study’s preliminary results provide a population-level snapshot of circulating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in environmental ecosystems. The researchers detected signals of resistance to common antimicrobial drugs and pinpointed hotspots of antimicrobial resistance “superbug”. These results offer a complementary tool for surveillance to inform targeted interventions, bridging the One Health gap created by the traditional focus on clinical surveillance, often overlooking the environmental reservoirs of AMR. “Using advanced genomic tools, we tested local wastewater and uncovered a hidden landscape of AMR threats. This environmental surveillance approach provides an early warning tool for public health.” Jackson Claver, Head of Genomics Department, NPHL. Dr Vito Baraka, Principal Scientist and lead Investigator in Tanzania, explained that “WES of pathogens and AMR is a radar of population health, what goes down our drains tells a story about our community health. This wastewater and environmental based surveillance provide a complementary tool for detecting early signals in our communities including AMR threats, informing targeted public health interventions, and protecting our communities. The approach is effective, empowering preventive actions and enabling us to take precise measures to safeguard our antimicrobial agents.”Dr Eric Lyimo, co-Investigator in the study highlighted that: “AMR doesn’t respect boundaries, and its cross-cutting issue that need multisectoral and multidisciplinary approach. AMR genes from farms, hospitals, and households can mix in our wasteways and environment. Therefore, protecting our antibiotics requires a integrated approach across through One Health concept, cutting across all sectors including human, veterinary and agriculture and environmental ecosystems.”The ODIN project, funded by the European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP3), is a multinational initiative. The ODIN Consortium brings together North-South partners and integrates high-capacity genomic technologies to advance wastewater surveillance for public health impact. The consortium brings together partners from the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) and National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) in Tanzania, the University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN) in DR Congo, and the Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS) in Burkina Faso together with NORCE (Norway), VIB-UGent (Belgium), the TGHN University of Oxford’s Global Health Network (UK), the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), and Lund University, Sweden. This collaborative platform is dedicated to exchanging technological innovation, strengthening capacity, advancing methodological approaches in WES and translating pathogen genomic data into actionable public health intelligence. This collaborative model ensures that surveillance tools are co-developed, context-specific and validated within the local settings. The project also focused on capacity strengthening to create and strengthen a scalable blueprint for WES across sub-Saharan Africa. #MinistryOfHealth #NIMR #NPHL #WastewaterAndEnvironmentalSurveillance. #AdvancingHealthResearch#EnhancingLife#ODIN#WES Section Title Beyond Clinical Surveillance: Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring Reveal Hotspots of Antimicrobial-Resistant “Superbugs” ByErick Mboma December 12, 2025 Uncategorized In a milestone event for the continent, Tanzania hosted the 7th Africa Continental World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week (WAAW) at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dar es Salaam from 2nd to… Read More NIMR Disseminates Impactful Research Findings at the 7th Africa Continental World AMR Awareness Week ByErick Mboma December 7, 2025 Uncategorized In a milestone event for the continent, Tanzania hosted the 7th Africa Continental World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week (WAAW) at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dar es Salaam from 2nd to… Read More NIMR Yawajengea Uwezo Watumishi wa Afya Temeke Kuandika Andiko la Utafiti ili Kuboresha Huduma za Afya za Jamii ByErick Mboma December 7, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), kupitia Kituo chake cha Muhimbili, imeendesha mafunzo maalumu ya uandishi wa andiko la kitafiti kwa watumishi wa afya kutoka Hospitali ya… Read More NIMR Conducts Institutional Review Boards Training to Elevate Clinical Trial Standards Nationwide ByErick Mboma December 2, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) has launched a specialized training program to members and secretariats of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), aimed at strengthening national… Read More 𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗥 Conducts Capacity Building Training for Clinical Trials Researchers ByErick Mboma November 24, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), in collaboration with the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA), on 24th November 2025 conducted a specialized capacity-building… Read More NIMR na Wadau wa Afya Wafanya Mkutano wa Uzinduzi wa Utekelezaji wa Tafiti zilizo chini ya Mradi wa TAKeOFF wa Kupambana na Ugonjwa wa Mabusha na Matende ByErick Mboma November 23, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), kupitia Mradi wa TAKeOFF awamu ya pili tarehe 20/11/2025 imefanya mkutano wa pamoja na kamati za afya za Ofisi ya Mganga Mkuu wa Mkoa wa… Read More New Hope for Malaria Treatment: Tanzanian Scientists Lead Groundbreaking Clinical Trial ByErick Mboma November 22, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) Tanga Medical Research Centre, led by Principal Investigator Dr. Samwel Gesase as the country Coordinator, has been instrumental in the… Read More NIMR Yazidi Kung`ara Kimataifa ByErick Mboma November 17, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) imeendelea kung’ara kimataifa iliposhiriki katika kongamano la kisayansi la American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) kwa… Read More NIMR Leads Global Effort to Combat Arboviral Diseases Using One Health Approach ByErick Mboma October 10, 2025 Uncategorized In demonstration of leadership in global health research, the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) conducted a five-day Arboviral Workshop at NIMR Mbeya Medical Research Centre under the… Read More Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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