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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 project “Arboviral diseases in Brazil, Italy and Tanzania: towards a comprehensive One Health strategy for the virological, epidemiological, entomological and immunological profiling (ArbOne),” founded by the Centre for International Health (CIH-LMU). The workshop brought together experts and scientists from Tanzania and abroad to strengthen preparedness and response to arboviral diseases through One Health approach.The workshop which was officially opened on 6th October 2025, was jointly organized by NIMR, the University of Ferrara (Italy), and the University of Espírito Santo (Brazil), with CIH-LMU as the founding partner. During the opening session, Mr. Sudi Lwitiho who represented the Centre Manager expressed commitment to fostering impactful scientific collaboration and advancing NIMR research agenda in line with global health priorities.Experts including Prof. Rachel Vicente and Dr. Luciana Stanzani presented on the epidemiology and ecology of flaviviruses, highlighting an integrated perspective connecting human, animal, and environmental health. The discussions emphasized on the critical importance of cross-sector collaboration in addressing emerging and re-emerging arboviral infections.Led by Dr. Mkunde Chachage, the Principal Investigator and Adjunct Research Fellow of NIMR with Dr. Wilbert Mbuya as co-Investigator, the initiative aims to enhance research capacity, promote scientific collaboration and strengthen public health systems both in Tanzania and globally.Through initiatives like ArbOne, NIMR continues to demonstrate commitment to advancing health research, fostering innovation, and contributing practical solutions to global health challenges. Section Title NIMR Leads Global Effort to Combat Arboviral Diseases Using One Health Approach ByErick Mboma October 10, 2025 Uncategorized Baraza jipya la Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) limepatiwa mafunzo ya uongozi na utawala bora siku tatu kuanzia tarehe 6 hadi 8 Oktoba 2025 na Taasisi ya Uongozi (Uongozi… Read More Baraza Jipya la NIMR Lapatiwa Mafunzo ya Uongozi na Utawala Bora kwa Taasisi za Umma ByErick Mboma October 9, 2025 Uncategorized Baraza jipya la Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) limepatiwa mafunzo ya uongozi na utawala bora siku tatu kuanzia tarehe 6 hadi 8 Oktoba 2025 na Taasisi ya Uongozi (Uongozi… Read More NIMR Strengthens Global Research Collaboration ByErick Mboma September 30, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) on 29th September 2025, launched a five-day research collaboration meeting at Mwanza Medical Research Centre, focusing on sharing research findings… Read More Wizara ya Afya Yazindua Baraza la Nimr Jipya ByErick Mboma September 28, 2025 Uncategorized Wizara ya Afya leo tarehe 26/09/2025 imezindua Baraza jipya la Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), hatua muhimu inayolenga kuimarisha utafiti wa kisayansi, kukuza ubunifu na… Read More CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE SYMPOSIUM ByErick Mboma September 24, 2025 Uncategorized Section Title CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE SYMPOSIUM ByErick Mboma September 24, 2025 Uncategorized Section Title CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE SYMPOSIUM ByErick Mboma September 24, 2025 Uncategorized Section… Read More NIMR Yapongezwa kwa Mchango Mkubwa Katika Kukuza Tiba Asili ByErick Mboma August 31, 2025 Uncategorized Wananchi wanaendelea kunufaika na huduma za tiba asili kupitia tafiti, na uanzishwaji wa kiwanda cha kuzalisha dawa za tiba asili cha NIMR Mabibo kufuatia juhudi kubwa za Serikali kuhakikisha dawa… Read More Tiba Asili Yazidi Kung’ara: Tafiti Zaidi Zahitajika ByErick Mboma August 29, 2025 Uncategorized Imeelezwa kuwa kuna uhitaji mkubwa wa kuendeleza tafiti za tiba asili na kuwekeza zaidi katika viwanda vya kuzalisha dawa za tiba hizo nchini, ili kuongeza tija katika kuboresha huduma za afya kwa… Read More Tanzania to Learn on Traditional Medicine Sector from South Korea ByErick Mboma August 25, 2025 Uncategorized The Ministry of Health and the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) together with partner institutions embarked on a study visit to the National Institute for Korean Medicine Development… Read More Ministry of Health, NIMR Visits South Korea to Strengthen Innovation and Product Development in Traditional Medicine ByErick Mboma August 20, 2025 Uncategorized 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗥 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 The Director General of the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Prof… Read More Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Baraza jipya la Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) limepatiwa mafunzo ya uongozi na utawala bora siku tatu kuanzia tarehe 6 hadi 8 Oktoba 2025 na Taasisi ya Uongozi (Uongozi Institute). Mafunzo hayo yameandaliwa kwa kushirikiana na Ofisi ya Msajili wa Hazina na kufanyika jijini Dar es Salaam kuanzia tarehe 6 hadi 8 Oktoba 2025.Mafunzo haya yamelenga kuwaongezea wajumbe wa Baraza la Taasisi uelewa kuhusu majukumu yao katika kusimamia taasisi za umma kwa ufanisi, uwajibikaji na kwa kuzingatia misingi ya utawala bora na matumizi sahihi ya rasilimali za umma. Maeneo muhimu ambayo washiriki pia walijifunza ni pamoja na mbinu za Kuimarisha ufanisi wa Baraza, utawala bora na utekelezaji wa majukumu ya Baraza ambapo walipata uelewa kuhusu dhana ya uongozi wenye matokeo na uhusiano kati ya Baraza na menejimenti. Aidha wamejifunza kuhusu mikakati madhubuti ya kudhibiti vihatarishi ndani ya taasisi, uelewa wa mambo ya rasilimali fedha, ukaguzi, manunuzi ya umma na usimamizi wa rasilimali za umma na kuweka msisitizo katika matumizi bora ya kimkakati na yenye tija kwa manufaa ya wananchi.Kupitia ushiriki wa NIMR, mafunzo haya yanatarajiwa kuongeza ufanisi katika utekelezaji wa majukumu ya Baraza likiwa na kazi muhimu ya kusimamia utekelezaji wa majukumu ya taasisi ili kuhakikisha matokeo ya tafiti yanachangia katika kuboresha sera, huduma za afya na ustawi wa jamii. Section Title Baraza Jipya la NIMR Lapatiwa Mafunzo ya Uongozi na Utawala Bora kwa Taasisi za Umma ByErick Mboma October 9, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) on 29th September 2025, launched a five-day research collaboration meeting at Mwanza Medical Research Centre, focusing on sharing research findings… Read More NIMR Strengthens Global Research Collaboration ByErick Mboma September 30, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) on 29th September 2025, launched a five-day research collaboration meeting at Mwanza Medical Research Centre, focusing on sharing research findings… Read More Wizara ya Afya Yazindua Baraza la Nimr Jipya ByErick Mboma September 28, 2025 Uncategorized Wizara ya Afya leo tarehe 26/09/2025 imezindua Baraza jipya la Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), hatua muhimu inayolenga kuimarisha utafiti wa kisayansi, kukuza ubunifu na… Read More CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE SYMPOSIUM ByErick Mboma September 24, 2025 Uncategorized Section Title CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE SYMPOSIUM ByErick Mboma September 24, 2025 Uncategorized Section Title CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE SYMPOSIUM ByErick Mboma September 24, 2025 Uncategorized Section… Read More NIMR Yapongezwa kwa Mchango Mkubwa Katika Kukuza Tiba Asili ByErick Mboma August 31, 2025 Uncategorized Wananchi wanaendelea kunufaika na huduma za tiba asili kupitia tafiti, na uanzishwaji wa kiwanda cha kuzalisha dawa za tiba asili cha NIMR Mabibo kufuatia juhudi kubwa za Serikali kuhakikisha dawa… Read More Tiba Asili Yazidi Kung’ara: Tafiti Zaidi Zahitajika ByErick Mboma August 29, 2025 Uncategorized Imeelezwa kuwa kuna uhitaji mkubwa wa kuendeleza tafiti za tiba asili na kuwekeza zaidi katika viwanda vya kuzalisha dawa za tiba hizo nchini, ili kuongeza tija katika kuboresha huduma za afya kwa… Read More Tanzania to Learn on Traditional Medicine Sector from South Korea ByErick Mboma August 25, 2025 Uncategorized The Ministry of Health and the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) together with partner institutions embarked on a study visit to the National Institute for Korean Medicine Development… Read More Ministry of Health, NIMR Visits South Korea to Strengthen Innovation and Product Development in Traditional Medicine ByErick Mboma August 20, 2025 Uncategorized 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗥 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 The Director General of the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Prof… Read More NIMR, Wizara ya Afya Watoa Mafunzo kwa Wataalamu wa Afya Kutumia Teknolojia ya Uchambuzi na Ufuatiliaji wa Vinasaba vya Magonjwa ya Mlipuko ByErick Mboma August 20, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) kwa Kushirikiana na Wizara ya Afya, tarehe 18/08/2025 imeanza mafunzo ya kuwajengea uwezo wataalamu wa maabara na watafiti kutoka taasisi… 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 (NIMR) on 29th September 2025, launched a five-day research collaboration meeting at Mwanza Medical Research Centre, focusing on sharing research findings, unveiling new projects and strengthening institutional capacity in the fight against communicable and non-communicable diseases.Speaking on behalf of the Ministry of Health, Assistant Director responsible for Rehabilitative Services, Palliative Care and Elderly, Dr. Amir Mwinyikondo, outlined the burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Tanzania, emphasizing the importance of scientific research in tackling the rise of non-communicable diseases.Opening the meeting, NIMR Director General, Prof. Said Aboud, said that more than two decades of collaboration between NIMR and International Universities has strengthened laboratories, clinical trial sites, and produced scientific evidence that has influenced national health policies. “This is a history of achievements we are proud of, and a foundation on which to build new research for the benefit of Tanzanians and the world.” Prof. Aboud remarked.Prof. Aboud said that among the highlights of the meeting is the launch of the LINK-CVD project, which aims to explore the relationship between infectious diseases, malnutrition, and early-onset cardiovascular disease in sub-Saharan Africa. The opening of the meeting was followed by the LINK-CVD symposium that was chaired by NIMR DG where various scientific presentations were done.Earlier, NIMR Mwanza Centre Manager, Dr. Safari Kinung’hi, welcomed participants, noting that the meeting provides a platform for sharing findings, discussing success, challenges and planning new strategic projects.The five-day research collaboration meeting that will run until 3rd October 2025, has brought together researchers from Tanzania, Denmark, the United Kingdom and the United States including partners from the University of Copenhagen, LSHTM, Rigshospitalet (Denmark), Cornell University, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) and the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA). Section Title NIMR Strengthens Global Research Collaboration ByErick Mboma September 30, 2025 Uncategorized Wizara ya Afya leo tarehe 26/09/2025 imezindua Baraza jipya la Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), hatua muhimu inayolenga kuimarisha utafiti wa kisayansi, kukuza ubunifu na… Read More Wizara ya Afya Yazindua Baraza la Nimr Jipya ByErick Mboma September 28, 2025 Uncategorized Wizara ya Afya leo tarehe 26/09/2025 imezindua Baraza jipya la Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), hatua muhimu inayolenga kuimarisha utafiti wa kisayansi, kukuza ubunifu na… Read More CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE SYMPOSIUM ByErick Mboma September 24, 2025 Uncategorized Section Title CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE SYMPOSIUM ByErick Mboma September 24, 2025 Uncategorized Section Title CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE SYMPOSIUM ByErick Mboma September 24, 2025 Uncategorized Section… Read More NIMR Yapongezwa kwa Mchango Mkubwa Katika Kukuza Tiba Asili ByErick Mboma August 31, 2025 Uncategorized Wananchi wanaendelea kunufaika na huduma za tiba asili kupitia tafiti, na uanzishwaji wa kiwanda cha kuzalisha dawa za tiba asili cha NIMR Mabibo kufuatia juhudi kubwa za Serikali kuhakikisha dawa… Read More Tiba Asili Yazidi Kung’ara: Tafiti Zaidi Zahitajika ByErick Mboma August 29, 2025 Uncategorized Imeelezwa kuwa kuna uhitaji mkubwa wa kuendeleza tafiti za tiba asili na kuwekeza zaidi katika viwanda vya kuzalisha dawa za tiba hizo nchini, ili kuongeza tija katika kuboresha huduma za afya kwa… Read More Tanzania to Learn on Traditional Medicine Sector from South Korea ByErick Mboma August 25, 2025 Uncategorized The Ministry of Health and the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) together with partner institutions embarked on a study visit to the National Institute for Korean Medicine Development… Read More Ministry of Health, NIMR Visits South Korea to Strengthen Innovation and Product Development in Traditional Medicine ByErick Mboma August 20, 2025 Uncategorized 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗥 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 The Director General of the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Prof… Read More NIMR, Wizara ya Afya Watoa Mafunzo kwa Wataalamu wa Afya Kutumia Teknolojia ya Uchambuzi na Ufuatiliaji wa Vinasaba vya Magonjwa ya Mlipuko ByErick Mboma August 20, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) kwa Kushirikiana na Wizara ya Afya, tarehe 18/08/2025 imeanza mafunzo ya kuwajengea uwezo wataalamu wa maabara na watafiti kutoka taasisi… Read More Heri ya Siku ya Wakulima “Nanenane” ByErick Mboma August 8, 2025 Uncategorized Section Title Heri ya Siku ya Wakulima “Nanenane” ByErick Mboma August 8, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), in partnership with the University of Oslo… Read More Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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Wizara ya Afya leo tarehe 26/09/2025 imezindua Baraza jipya la Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), hatua muhimu inayolenga kuimarisha utafiti wa kisayansi, kukuza ubunifu na kuhakikisha mafanikio ya Taasisi kwa ustawi wa watanzania. Akizindua Baraza hilo katika ofisi ndogo za NIMR Jijini Dar es Salaam Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Afya, Dkt. Seif Shekalaghe ambaye alimwakilisha Waziri wa Afya Mhe. Jenista Mhagama, amesisitiza umuhimu wa Baraza kutoa ushauri wa kitaalamu, kusimamia utendaji wa NIMR, na kuhakikisha matokeo ya tafiti yanachangia kuboresha huduma za afya nchini.Aidha Dkt. Shekalaghe amesisitiza kuwa ushirikiano baina ya Baraza, Menejimenti na Wizara ya Afya ni muhimu ili kuimarisha tafiti za afya na kuhakikisha matokeo yanatumiwa ipasavyo katika kutatua changamoto za kiafya za wananchi.Akimkaribisha Katibu Mkuu kuzindua Baraza, Mwenyekiti wa Baraza jipya Prof. James Mdoe, ameahidi kuliongoza Baraza kwa weledi na uadilifu, akisisitiza kuwa litahakikisha NIMR inatoa ushauri sahihi kwa Serikali. Amesema pia Taasisi itatumia teknolojia za kisasa na fursa za Mapinduzi ya Nne ya Viwanda (Fourth Industrial Revolution) kuongeza tija katika shughuli za utafiti.“Mheshimiwa Katibu MkuuTunapenda kukuhakikishia kuwa, tupo tayari kwa kazi. Tutaweka juhudi zaidi na maarifa katika kutoa mchango wetu wa ushauri kwa mapana zaidi ili Taasisi iendelee kufanya kazi zake kwa ubora zaidi siku hadi siku ili kufikia malengo yake kwa faida ya Watanzania”. Amesisitiza Prof. Mdoe Awali, Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa NIMR, Prof. Said Aboud, aliwasilisha mafanikio ya Taasisi kwa kipindi cha miaka mitatu (2022/23 hadi 2024/25), akibainisha kuwa NIMR imeongeza idadi ya Miradi ya Utafiti na kufikia 150, huku machapisho ya kisayansi yameongezeka hadi 220 kwa mwaka. Aidha, vijarida sera vimefika 40 kwa mwaka lengo likiwa ni kutumika na watunga sera na wafanya maamuzi ili kuboresha huduma za afya nchini.Prof. Aboud pia alibainisha mafanikio katika ubunifu wa tiba ikiwemo ugunduzi na uendelezaji wa broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNab) katika kituo cha NIMR Mbeya kwa ajili ya tiba ya VVU na UKIMWI. Taasisi pia imeboresha utoaji wa vibali vya utafiti na kupunguza muda kutoka miezi mitatu hadi ndani ya mwezi mmoja, kukarabati majengo chakavu ya vituo vya Gonja (Same), Amani Hill (Muheza), Ngongongare (Arusha) na Tabora, kukamilisha kusimika mitambo ya uzalishaji katika kituo cha tiba asili NIMR Mabibo, kupata ithibati ya kimataifa ya majaribio nasibu katika dawa za wadudu dhurifu (Efficacy Studies on Insecticidal Products) toka SANAS katika maabara ya NIMR Amani (Muheza), kuongezeka kwa makusanyo kutoka vyanzo vya ndani vya mapato na bajeti ya Taasisi kukua kutoka Sh. bilioni 51.5 hadi Sh. bilioni 89.7 bilioni huku ikiongeza rasilimali za ndani kwa ajili ya uendeshaji wa vituo vyake.Uzinduzi huo ulihudhuriwa na Mwenyekiti mpya wa Baraza, wajumbe wapya, Menejimenti ya NIMR pamoja na mwakilishi kutoka Ofisi ya Msajili wa Hazina. Hatua hizi inachagiza umuhimu wa kuendelea kufanya mageuzi ya Taasisi iliyoanzishwa kwa mujibu wa Sheria ya Bunge Na. 23 ya mwaka 1979. 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Section Title CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE SYMPOSIUM ByErick Mboma September 24, 2025 Uncategorized Section Title CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE SYMPOSIUM ByErick Mboma September 24, 2025 Uncategorized Section Title CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE SYMPOSIUM ByErick Mboma September 24, 2025 Uncategorized Wananchi… Read More NIMR Yapongezwa kwa Mchango Mkubwa Katika Kukuza Tiba Asili ByErick Mboma August 31, 2025 Uncategorized Wananchi wanaendelea kunufaika na huduma za tiba asili kupitia tafiti, na uanzishwaji wa kiwanda cha kuzalisha dawa za tiba asili cha NIMR Mabibo kufuatia juhudi kubwa za Serikali kuhakikisha dawa… Read More Tiba Asili Yazidi Kung’ara: Tafiti Zaidi Zahitajika ByErick Mboma August 29, 2025 Uncategorized Imeelezwa kuwa kuna uhitaji mkubwa wa kuendeleza tafiti za tiba asili na kuwekeza zaidi katika viwanda vya kuzalisha dawa za tiba hizo nchini, ili kuongeza tija katika kuboresha huduma za afya kwa… Read More Tanzania to Learn on Traditional Medicine Sector from South Korea ByErick Mboma August 25, 2025 Uncategorized The Ministry of Health and the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) together with partner institutions embarked on a study visit to the National Institute for Korean Medicine Development… Read More Ministry of Health, NIMR Visits South Korea to Strengthen Innovation and Product Development in Traditional Medicine ByErick Mboma August 20, 2025 Uncategorized 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗥 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 The Director General of the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Prof… Read More NIMR, Wizara ya Afya Watoa Mafunzo kwa Wataalamu wa Afya Kutumia Teknolojia ya Uchambuzi na Ufuatiliaji wa Vinasaba vya Magonjwa ya Mlipuko ByErick Mboma August 20, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) kwa Kushirikiana na Wizara ya Afya, tarehe 18/08/2025 imeanza mafunzo ya kuwajengea uwezo wataalamu wa maabara na watafiti kutoka taasisi… Read More Heri ya Siku ya Wakulima “Nanenane” ByErick Mboma August 8, 2025 Uncategorized Section Title Heri ya Siku ya Wakulima “Nanenane” ByErick Mboma August 8, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), in partnership with the University of Oslo… Read More NIMR Hosts Pandemic Ethics Project General Assembly, Welcomes Experts from Six Countries ByErick Mboma July 30, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), in partnership with the University of Oslo, hosted a high-level Pandemic Ethics General Assembly today 30th July 2025, at its Sub Office in Dar es… Read More NIMR Management Trained on Corporate Entrepreneurship ByErick Mboma July 30, 2025 Uncategorized In a strategic move to enhance institutional sustainability and increase revenue collections, the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) has conducted a high-level training on corporate… Read More

Wananchi wanaendelea kunufaika na huduma za tiba asili kupitia tafiti, na uanzishwaji wa kiwanda cha kuzalisha dawa za tiba asili cha NIMR Mabibo kufuatia juhudi kubwa za Serikali kuhakikisha dawa salama na zenye ubora zinapatikana kwa wingi nchini.Akizungumza tarehe 29 Agosti, 2025 katika Maadhimisho ya Siku ya Tiba Asili ya Mwafrika yaliyofanyika jijini Dodoma, Katibu Tawala wa Mkoa wa Dodoma, Dkt. Khatibu Kazungu, ambaye alimwakilisha Waziri Mkuu wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mhe. Kassim Majaliwa, aliipongeza Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) kwa hatua kubwa zilizopigwa katika tafiti na uhamasishaji wa matumizi ya dawa za tiba asili. Dkt. Kazungu alisema moja ya mafanikio makubwa ya NIMR ni uanzishwaji wa kiwanda cha Mabibo cha kuzalisha dawa za tiba asili ambacho kinatumia malighafi kutoka kwa wakulima wa miti dawa. “Kiwanda hiki hakijaishia tu kuzalisha dawa salama na zenye ufanisi na ubora, bali pia kimetoa fursa za ajira kwa wananchi na kuongeza kipato kwa wakulima wa malighafi hizo,” alisisitiza Dkt Kazungu.Aidha, alitembelea banda la NIMR katika maonesho na kupongeza jitihada zilizofanywa huku akishauri kuimarisha tafiti zinazohusu tiba asili kwa magonjwa ya figo ambayo yanaongezeka kwa kasi katika siku za hivi karibuni.Akitoa maelezo katika banda la NIMR Meneja wa kituo cha NIMR Mabibo Dkt. Emmanuel Peter alibainisha mchango wa NIMR katika kukuza tiba asili nchini kuwa ni pamoja na kufanya tafiti za tiba asili, kushiriki katika huduma jumuishi, kujenga kiwanda cha kuzalisha dawa za tiba asili, kuhamasisha tafiti, ugunduzi na matumizi ya dawa za tiba asili, kuimarisha ushirikiano na wadau wa tiba asili Dkt. Peter alisema Kwa sasa, wananchi wanapata huduma jumuishi za tiba asili katika hospitali za rufaa za mikoa 14 ambapo mteja anaweza kuchagua tiba ya kisasa, tiba asili au kutumia zote kwa pamoja. “Huduma hii inamuwezesha mteja kufanyiwa vipimo vya kitaalamu na kupewa ushauri sahihi kuhusu tiba inayomfaa. Maadhimisho hayo, yenye kaulimbiu “Tuimarishe Huduma za Tiba Asili Zenye Ushahidi wa Kisayansi,” yalianza tarehe 25 Agosti 2025 na yanatarajiwa kutamatika tarehe 31 Agosti 2025. Tukio hili limewakutanisha wataalamu wa tiba asili na tiba mbadala kutoka maeneo mbalimbali nchini, kwa lengo la kubadilishana uzoefu, na kuhamasisha matumizi ya dawa za tiba asili kwa manufaa ya jamii. Section Title NIMR Yapongezwa kwa Mchango Mkubwa Katika Kukuza Tiba Asili ByErick Mboma August 31, 2025 Uncategorized Imeelezwa kuwa kuna uhitaji mkubwa wa kuendeleza tafiti za tiba asili na kuwekeza zaidi katika viwanda vya kuzalisha dawa za tiba hizo nchini, ili kuongeza tija katika kuboresha huduma za afya kwa… Read More Tiba Asili Yazidi Kung’ara: Tafiti Zaidi Zahitajika ByErick Mboma August 29, 2025 Uncategorized Imeelezwa kuwa kuna uhitaji mkubwa wa kuendeleza tafiti za tiba asili na kuwekeza zaidi katika viwanda vya kuzalisha dawa za tiba hizo nchini, ili kuongeza tija katika kuboresha huduma za afya kwa… Read More Tanzania to Learn on Traditional Medicine Sector from South Korea ByErick Mboma August 25, 2025 Uncategorized The Ministry of Health and the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) together with partner institutions embarked on a study visit to the National Institute for Korean Medicine Development… Read More Ministry of Health, NIMR Visits South Korea to Strengthen Innovation and Product Development in Traditional Medicine ByErick Mboma August 20, 2025 Uncategorized 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗥 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 The Director General of the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Prof… Read More NIMR, Wizara ya Afya Watoa Mafunzo kwa Wataalamu wa Afya Kutumia Teknolojia ya Uchambuzi na Ufuatiliaji wa Vinasaba vya Magonjwa ya Mlipuko ByErick Mboma August 20, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) kwa Kushirikiana na Wizara ya Afya, tarehe 18/08/2025 imeanza mafunzo ya kuwajengea uwezo wataalamu wa maabara na watafiti kutoka taasisi… Read More Heri ya Siku ya Wakulima “Nanenane” ByErick Mboma August 8, 2025 Uncategorized Section Title Heri ya Siku ya Wakulima “Nanenane” ByErick Mboma August 8, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), in partnership with the University of Oslo… Read More NIMR Hosts Pandemic Ethics Project General Assembly, Welcomes Experts from Six Countries ByErick Mboma July 30, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), in partnership with the University of Oslo, hosted a high-level Pandemic Ethics General Assembly today 30th July 2025, at its Sub Office in Dar es… Read More NIMR Management Trained on Corporate Entrepreneurship ByErick Mboma July 30, 2025 Uncategorized In a strategic move to enhance institutional sustainability and increase revenue collections, the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) has conducted a high-level training on corporate… Read More NIMR Highlights Digital Health Solutions for HIV-Exposed Infants at National Child Health Congress ByErick Mboma July 27, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) played a pivotal role in the 2nd Tanzania Child Health and Welfare Congress, held from 23rd – 25th July 2025 in Arusha, by spotlighting cutting-edge… Read More

Imeelezwa kuwa kuna uhitaji mkubwa wa kuendeleza tafiti za tiba asili na kuwekeza zaidi katika viwanda vya kuzalisha dawa za tiba hizo nchini, ili kuongeza tija katika kuboresha huduma za afya kwa jamii. Kwa sasa, wananchi wengi wameonyesha mwamko mkubwa wa kutumia dawa za tiba asili.Kauli hiyo imetolewa leo, Agosti 29, 2025 na Dkt. Ahmad Mohamed Makuwani Mkurugenzi wa Huduma ya Afya ya Uzazi, Magonjwa ya Wanawake na Watoto kutoka Wizara ya Afya, alipomuwakilisha Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Afya katika Kongamano la Nne la Kisayansi la Tiba Asili lililoandaliwa na kuratibiwa na Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) katika Ukumbi wa Mikutano wa St. Gaspar, jijini Dodoma.Dkt. Makuani amewataka watafiti na wadau wa tiba asili kuwekeza nguvu katika kupata ushahidi wa kisayansi wa dawa hizo utakaosaidia kuimarisha sera za afya na kukuza ushirikiano kati ya wanasayansi na wataalamu wa tiba asili.“Ili kuendeleza usawa wa afya, ni lazima dawa za tiba asili ambazo zimethibitishwa kuwa salama, zenye ufanisi na ubora ziingizwe rasmi kwenye mifumo ya utoaji huduma za afya. Tanzania tayari imeweka msingi imara kupitia Sheria ya Tiba Asili na Tiba Mbadala ya mwaka 2002 pamoja na Sheria ya NIMR ya mwaka 1980,” amesisitiza Dkt. Makuani.Aidha, amependekeza kuundwa kwa mifumo ya ushirikiano na rufaa kati ya tiba asili na tiba za kisasa, kujumuisha tiba asili katika miongozo ya matibabu, na kujenga uaminifu kati ya wataalamu wa afya na waganga wa tiba asili.Kwa upande wake, Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa NIMR, Prof. Said Aboud, amesema taasisi hiyo ina jukumu kubwa la kuhakikisha usalama, ufanisi na ubora wa dawa za tiba asili, ili kumlinda mwananchi dhidi ya madhara yanayoweza kusababishwa na dawa zisizo salama.Prof. Aboud amewataka waganga na wataalamu wa tiba asili kupeleka dawa zao NIMR na katika taasisi zingine zenye mamlaka ili zipimwe na kuthibitishwa. “Hii itawezesha dawa hizo kuwa sehemu ya huduma jumuishi katika hospitali 14 za rufaa nchini,” amesisitiza Prof. Aboud.Kongamano hilo la siku moja limewakutanisha wadau wa tiba asili kutoka ndani na nje ya nchi, ambapo walijadili matokeo ya tafiti mbalimbali. Kongamano hilo pia limeambatana na Maonesho ya Wiki ya Tiba Asili ya Mwafrika, yaliyofunguliwa Section Title Tiba Asili Yazidi Kung’ara: Tafiti Zaidi Zahitajika ByErick Mboma August 29, 2025 Uncategorized The Ministry of Health and the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) together with partner institutions embarked on a study visit to the National Institute for Korean Medicine Development… Read More Tanzania to Learn on Traditional Medicine Sector from South Korea ByErick Mboma August 25, 2025 Uncategorized The Ministry of Health and the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) together with partner institutions embarked on a study visit to the National Institute for Korean Medicine Development… Read More Ministry of Health, NIMR Visits South Korea to Strengthen Innovation and Product Development in Traditional Medicine ByErick Mboma August 20, 2025 Uncategorized 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗥 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 The Director General of the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Prof… Read More NIMR, Wizara ya Afya Watoa Mafunzo kwa Wataalamu wa Afya Kutumia Teknolojia ya Uchambuzi na Ufuatiliaji wa Vinasaba vya Magonjwa ya Mlipuko ByErick Mboma August 20, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) kwa Kushirikiana na Wizara ya Afya, tarehe 18/08/2025 imeanza mafunzo ya kuwajengea uwezo wataalamu wa maabara na watafiti kutoka taasisi… Read More Heri ya Siku ya Wakulima “Nanenane” ByErick Mboma August 8, 2025 Uncategorized Section Title Heri ya Siku ya Wakulima “Nanenane” ByErick Mboma August 8, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), in partnership with the University of Oslo… Read More NIMR Hosts Pandemic Ethics Project General Assembly, Welcomes Experts from Six Countries ByErick Mboma July 30, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), in partnership with the University of Oslo, hosted a high-level Pandemic Ethics General Assembly today 30th July 2025, at its Sub Office in Dar es… Read More NIMR Management Trained on Corporate Entrepreneurship ByErick Mboma July 30, 2025 Uncategorized In a strategic move to enhance institutional sustainability and increase revenue collections, the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) has conducted a high-level training on corporate… Read More NIMR Highlights Digital Health Solutions for HIV-Exposed Infants at National Child Health Congress ByErick Mboma July 27, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) played a pivotal role in the 2nd Tanzania Child Health and Welfare Congress, held from 23rd – 25th July 2025 in Arusha, by spotlighting cutting-edge… Read More Mwenyekiti Mpya wa Baraza la NIMR Aonyesha Dhamira ya Kuimarisha Utafiti wa Afya ByErick Mboma July 26, 2025 Uncategorized Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), Prof. James Mdoe, leo tarehe 25 Julai 2025 amefanya ziara ya kikazi katika Kituo cha Utafiti cha NIMR Muhimbili… Read More

The Ministry of Health and the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) together with partner institutions embarked on a study visit to the National Institute for Korean Medicine Development (NIKOM) in South Korea to strengthen Tanzania’s traditional medicine sector. The delegation led by NIMR Director General Prof. Said Aboud included Assistant Director responsible for Traditional Medicines from the Ministry of Health Dr. Winifrida Kidima, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) Institute of Traditional Medicine (ITM), the Zanzibar Health Research Institute (ZAHRI), and the Zanzibar Traditional and Alternative Medicine Council (ZTAMC), Ministry of Health Zanzibar. Speaking during the visit, Prof. Aboud emphasized that Tanzania seeks to learn from Korea’s significant progress in the traditional medicine industry particularly in research, drug production, and training capacity. “Our primary goal for this visit is to learn from your advancements in traditional medicines. We are especially interested in your research, drug production, and training capacity, which we understand are exemplary. We look forward to visiting the NIKOM Quality Certification Centre, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Centre, traditional medicine hospital and university to gain firsthand experience,” Prof. Aboud said. The delegation visited several key institutions under NIKOM including the Headquarters in Daegu, the NIKOM Quality Certification Centre, the NIKOM GMP Centre, the University of Traditional Medicines, and the Traditional Medicine Hospital. These visits provided practical insights into Korea’s regulatory frameworks, research capacity, training approaches, and integration of traditional medicine into modern healthcare systems. Prof. Aboud noted that Tanzania has made notable progress in integrating traditional medicine into its healthcare system. Since May 2023, 14 Regional Referral Hospitals have provided traditional medicine-based care to over 1,000 patients helping to treat various diseases and combat antimicrobial resistance. The MUHAS ITM has also launched new training programs, supported PhD research, and brought traditional medicine products to market, thereby contributing to the revenue generation and employment. He further underscored the importance of cooperation between the two countries. “During our time here, we are eager to also discuss specific areas of cooperation including training for staff and joint research. In the long term, we look forward to agreements on infrastructure development, markets, and mapping plants with medicinal potential,” he said. During her presentation to the NIKOM Headquarters, Dr. Kidima highlighted key areas of techinical support required for Tanzanian traditional medicine experts, medical professionals as well as the proposed five year collaboration plan; all of which are geared towards capacity building, adopting new technologies and strengthening diplomatic relations between Tanzania and South Korea. Prof. Aboud added that the outcomes of the collaboration are expected to improve public health, boost Tanzania’s economy through the traditional medicine sector, and support production of high-quality natural medicines. The visit highlights Tanzania’s growing health diplomacy with South Korea, aiming to merge traditional wisdom with modern science for the benefit of our society Section Title Tanzania to Learn on Traditional Medicine Sector from South Korea ByErick Mboma August 25, 2025 Uncategorized 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗥 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 The Director General of the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Prof… Read More Ministry of Health, NIMR Visits South Korea to Strengthen Innovation and Product Development in Traditional Medicine ByErick Mboma August 20, 2025 Uncategorized 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗥 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 The Director General of the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Prof… Read More NIMR, Wizara ya Afya Watoa Mafunzo kwa Wataalamu wa Afya Kutumia Teknolojia ya Uchambuzi na Ufuatiliaji wa Vinasaba vya Magonjwa ya Mlipuko ByErick Mboma August 20, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) kwa Kushirikiana na Wizara ya Afya, tarehe 18/08/2025 imeanza mafunzo ya kuwajengea uwezo wataalamu wa maabara na watafiti kutoka taasisi… Read More Heri ya Siku ya Wakulima “Nanenane” ByErick Mboma August 8, 2025 Uncategorized Section Title Heri ya Siku ya Wakulima “Nanenane” ByErick Mboma August 8, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), in partnership with the University of Oslo… Read More NIMR Hosts Pandemic Ethics Project General Assembly, Welcomes Experts from Six Countries ByErick Mboma July 30, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), in partnership with the University of Oslo, hosted a high-level Pandemic Ethics General Assembly today 30th July 2025, at its Sub Office in Dar es… Read More NIMR Management Trained on Corporate Entrepreneurship ByErick Mboma July 30, 2025 Uncategorized In a strategic move to enhance institutional sustainability and increase revenue collections, the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) has conducted a high-level training on corporate… Read More NIMR Highlights Digital Health Solutions for HIV-Exposed Infants at National Child Health Congress ByErick Mboma July 27, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) played a pivotal role in the 2nd Tanzania Child Health and Welfare Congress, held from 23rd – 25th July 2025 in Arusha, by spotlighting cutting-edge… Read More Mwenyekiti Mpya wa Baraza la NIMR Aonyesha Dhamira ya Kuimarisha Utafiti wa Afya ByErick Mboma July 26, 2025 Uncategorized Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), Prof. James Mdoe, leo tarehe 25 Julai 2025 amefanya ziara ya kikazi katika Kituo cha Utafiti cha NIMR Muhimbili… Read More Mwenyekiti Mpya wa Baraza la NIMR Apongeza Kituo cha Utafiti wa Dawa za Tiba Asili Mabibo ByErick Mboma July 25, 2025 Uncategorized Mwenyekiti mpya wa Baraza la Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), Prof. James Mdoe, amefurahishwa na kazi inayofanywa na Kituo cha Utafiti wa Dawa za Tiba Asili cha NIMR Mabibo katika… Read More

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗥 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 The Director General of the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Prof. Said Aboud together with Assistant Director responsible for Traditional Medicine at the Ministry of Health, Dr Winifrida Kidima paid a courtesy visit to the Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania in Seoul, South Korea on 19th August 2025. The Tanzania Ambassador to South Korea, H.E. Togolani Mavura welcomed the officials and appreciated the visit. H.E. informed the two officials on the journey and development of traditional medicine sector in Korea. The discussion also focused on the available knowledge sharing program that would build capacity on innovation, product development, technology transfer, commercialization of traditional medicine products, initiatives on identification of medicinal plants, startups in traditional medicines, manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), policy development and potentials for research collaboration in clinical trials with Korean institutes. During the engagement, Prof. Aboud emphasized the need for capacity building among Tanzanian researchers on innovation and product development in order to fully harness the country’s potentials in medicinal plants. He further emphasized that this aligns with NIMR mandates to conduct research to ensure safety, efficacy, quality and promote the use of traditional medicines in the country. Dr Kidima explained on the existing enabling environment for traditional medicine services in Tanzania. She also informed of the integration of traditional medicine service into the national healthcare system which is implemented in 14 Regional Referral Hospitals in the country. During the discussion, she emphasized to work together with Korean counterparts to build capacity on medical professionals that provide traditional medicine services in formal setting. Section Title Ministry of Health, NIMR Visits South Korea to Strengthen Innovation and Product Development in Traditional Medicine ByErick Mboma August 20, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) kwa Kushirikiana na Wizara ya Afya, tarehe 18/08/2025 imeanza mafunzo ya kuwajengea uwezo wataalamu wa maabara na watafiti kutoka taasisi… Read More NIMR, Wizara ya Afya Watoa Mafunzo kwa Wataalamu wa Afya Kutumia Teknolojia ya Uchambuzi na Ufuatiliaji wa Vinasaba vya Magonjwa ya Mlipuko ByErick Mboma August 20, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) kwa Kushirikiana na Wizara ya Afya, tarehe 18/08/2025 imeanza mafunzo ya kuwajengea uwezo wataalamu wa maabara na watafiti kutoka taasisi… Read More Heri ya Siku ya Wakulima “Nanenane” ByErick Mboma August 8, 2025 Uncategorized Section Title Heri ya Siku ya Wakulima “Nanenane” ByErick Mboma August 8, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), in partnership with the University of Oslo… Read More NIMR Hosts Pandemic Ethics Project General Assembly, Welcomes Experts from Six Countries ByErick Mboma July 30, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), in partnership with the University of Oslo, hosted a high-level Pandemic Ethics General Assembly today 30th July 2025, at its Sub Office in Dar es… Read More NIMR Management Trained on Corporate Entrepreneurship ByErick Mboma July 30, 2025 Uncategorized In a strategic move to enhance institutional sustainability and increase revenue collections, the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) has conducted a high-level training on corporate… Read More NIMR Highlights Digital Health Solutions for HIV-Exposed Infants at National Child Health Congress ByErick Mboma July 27, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) played a pivotal role in the 2nd Tanzania Child Health and Welfare Congress, held from 23rd – 25th July 2025 in Arusha, by spotlighting cutting-edge… Read More Mwenyekiti Mpya wa Baraza la NIMR Aonyesha Dhamira ya Kuimarisha Utafiti wa Afya ByErick Mboma July 26, 2025 Uncategorized Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), Prof. James Mdoe, leo tarehe 25 Julai 2025 amefanya ziara ya kikazi katika Kituo cha Utafiti cha NIMR Muhimbili… Read More Mwenyekiti Mpya wa Baraza la NIMR Apongeza Kituo cha Utafiti wa Dawa za Tiba Asili Mabibo ByErick Mboma July 25, 2025 Uncategorized Mwenyekiti mpya wa Baraza la Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), Prof. James Mdoe, amefurahishwa na kazi inayofanywa na Kituo cha Utafiti wa Dawa za Tiba Asili cha NIMR Mabibo katika… Read More NIMR Yaanza Utekelezaji wa Utafiti wa Majaribio ya Dawa Kutokomeza Maambukizi ya Ugonjwa wa Matende na Mabusha Lindi na Mtwara ByErick Mboma July 16, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) imeanza rasmi utekelezaji wa utafiti wa majaribio ya tiba ya kuharakisha kutokomeza maambukizi ya ugonjwa wa matende na mabusha. 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Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) kwa Kushirikiana na Wizara ya Afya, tarehe 18/08/2025 imeanza mafunzo ya kuwajengea uwezo wataalamu wa maabara na watafiti kutoka taasisi mbalimbali za afya, lengo likiwa ni kuimarisha uwezo wa Wizara ya Afya na taasisi zake katika kuchambua (Bioinformatics) takwimu za mpangilio wa vinasaba (NGS data) za magonjwa ya mlipuko zinazozalishwa nchini Tanzania, ili kutambua aina na kufuatilia mabadiliko ya vimelea hivyo vya maradhi.Akifungua mafunzo hayo ya siku tano yanayofanyika mjini Morogoro, Mkurugenzi Msaidizi wa Sehemu ya Epidemiolojia na Udhibiti wa Magonjwa kutoka Wizara ya Afya, Dkt. Vida Mmbaga, amesema mafunzo hayo ni hatua muhimu katika kuimarisha uwezo wa wataalamu wa maabara kutumia teknolojia ya kisasa katika mapambano dhidi ya magonjwa ya mlipuko. “Kuchakata takwimu hizi kutasaidia kutoa usaidizi kwa nguzo zingine za udhibiti ambazo zinafanya kazi kwa pamoja na maabara, kwani kazi ya utabibu inategemea utambuzi kutoka maabara. Hivyo, wataalamu hawa wakiboresha uchambuzi wa kina, utaalamu wao utasaidia zaidi katika kudhibiti magonjwa,” amesema Dkt. Mmbaga. Ameongeza kuwa Serikali inalenga kuboresha uchakataji wa takwimu za vimelea vya maradhi kwa usahihi ili kusaidia kudhibiti magonjwa kwa ufanisi na uhakika.Naye Dkt. Clara Lubinza Mtafiti kutoka NIMR na Mratibu Msaidizi wa Mradi wa Global Heath Security ambao NIMR inatekeleza kwa kushirikiana na Wizara ya Afya amesema mafunzo hayo yatawasaidia wataalamu wa afya na maabara kuweza kuvisoma vinasaba vya vimelea vya magonjwa, kuvielewa ni vimelea vya aina gani na kuvitambua vinapokua vinabadilika. Aidha Dkt. Clara ameeleza kuwa matarajio baada ya mafunzo hayo ni kuhakikisha wataalamu wa afya wanapata uwezo wa kuchambua na kutambua vimelea vinavyosababisha magonjwa mbalimbali, kubaini tabia, aina na maeneo vinaposambaa, na kutambua mapema iwapo vitabadilika. “Hatua hii itawawezesha watalaamu wetu kutoa taarifa kwa Wizara ya Afya kwa wakati, ili kuchukua hatua za haraka za kudhibiti na kuzuia usambazaji zaidi wa vimelea hivyo.” Alieleza Dkt. Clara. Mafunzo hayo yaliyoandaliwa na NIMR kwa kushirikiana na Wizara ya Afya yamewakutanisha pamoja wataalamu kutoa NIMR, Wizara ya Afya, Maabara Kuu ya Taifa ya Afya ya Jamii, Hospital ya Magonjwa ya Mlipuko Kibong`oto, na Maabara ya Afya ya Jamii ya Zanzibar. Section Title NIMR, Wizara ya Afya Watoa Mafunzo kwa Wataalamu wa Afya Kutumia Teknolojia ya Uchambuzi na Ufuatiliaji wa Vinasaba vya Magonjwa ya Mlipuko ByErick Mboma August 20, 2025 Uncategorized Section Title Heri ya Siku ya Wakulima “Nanenane” ByErick Mboma August 8, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), in partnership with the University of Oslo… Read More Heri ya Siku ya Wakulima “Nanenane” ByErick Mboma August 8, 2025 Uncategorized Section Title Heri ya Siku ya Wakulima “Nanenane” ByErick Mboma August 8, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), in partnership with the University of Oslo… Read More NIMR Hosts Pandemic Ethics Project General Assembly, Welcomes Experts from Six Countries ByErick Mboma July 30, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), in partnership with the University of Oslo, hosted a high-level Pandemic Ethics General Assembly today 30th July 2025, at its Sub Office in Dar es… Read More NIMR Management Trained on Corporate Entrepreneurship ByErick Mboma July 30, 2025 Uncategorized In a strategic move to enhance institutional sustainability and increase revenue collections, the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) has conducted a high-level training on corporate… Read More NIMR Highlights Digital Health Solutions for HIV-Exposed Infants at National Child Health Congress ByErick Mboma July 27, 2025 Uncategorized The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) played a pivotal role in the 2nd Tanzania Child Health and Welfare Congress, held from 23rd – 25th July 2025 in Arusha, by spotlighting cutting-edge… Read More Mwenyekiti Mpya wa Baraza la NIMR Aonyesha Dhamira ya Kuimarisha Utafiti wa Afya ByErick Mboma July 26, 2025 Uncategorized Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), Prof. James Mdoe, leo tarehe 25 Julai 2025 amefanya ziara ya kikazi katika Kituo cha Utafiti cha NIMR Muhimbili… Read More Mwenyekiti Mpya wa Baraza la NIMR Apongeza Kituo cha Utafiti wa Dawa za Tiba Asili Mabibo ByErick Mboma July 25, 2025 Uncategorized Mwenyekiti mpya wa Baraza la Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR), Prof. James Mdoe, amefurahishwa na kazi inayofanywa na Kituo cha Utafiti wa Dawa za Tiba Asili cha NIMR Mabibo katika… Read More NIMR Yaanza Utekelezaji wa Utafiti wa Majaribio ya Dawa Kutokomeza Maambukizi ya Ugonjwa wa Matende na Mabusha Lindi na Mtwara ByErick Mboma July 16, 2025 Uncategorized Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) imeanza rasmi utekelezaji wa utafiti wa majaribio ya tiba ya kuharakisha kutokomeza maambukizi ya ugonjwa wa matende na mabusha. Hayo… Read More NIMR Yawanoa Watafiti Vijana Kuandika Maandiko ya Tafiti za Afya Yanayoweza Kushindana Kimataifa ByErick Mboma July 1, 2025 Uncategorized aasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR) imeendesha mafunzo maalumu kwa watafiti vijana 13 kuhusu namna ya kuandaa maandiko ya tafiti za afya kwa madhumuni ya kuvutia washirika wa… Read More