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

At NIMR, we are committed to producing high-quality scientific evidence that informs policy and improves health outcomes for the Government of Tanzania and our global stakeholders. Our research has shaped both National and International health guidelines and continues to influence best practices and policy reforms worldwide.

As the national institution dedicated to health research, NIMR bridges the gap between health implementers and decision-makers, enabling the scale-up of effective interventions and the adoption of innovative technologies. With extensive expertise in clinical trials and specialized laboratories, we also lead in vector research and traditional medicine studies.

In our role as Tanzania’s national regulator of health research, we provide comprehensive information, guidelines, and application resources on this website to facilitate research that upholds the highest standards of quality and integrity.

We invite you to collaborate with us. Our team of experts spans a wide range of specialties—including clinical, biomedical, pharmaceutical, public health, epidemiology, medical entomology, and medical anthropology—ensuring that NIMR covers nearly every aspect of health research. Together, let’s work towards a healthier future for Tanzania and the global community.

Thank you for visiting, and we look forward to engaging with you.

Prof. Said Aboud

Director General