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DR-TB Survivor moves from Despair to Hope

30-year-old, Kazeem Olorunsola is known in his community, Ifedore, Ondo State as a hardworking and cheerful phone seller and repairer, Kazeem’s small shop was not just a source of…

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Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria · Since 2004

Equitable access to quality health services for every Nigerian

We deliver HIV, TB and malaria services, strengthen laboratories, train health workers and lead research — with communities and government across Nigeria.

Our impact

21,098,327

individuals counselled, tested for HIV and given their results

720,079

clients initiated on antiretroviral treatment (ART)

131,998

pregnant women given antiretroviral prophylaxis

392,782

health professionals trained

60+

programme and research projects implemented

Cumulative programme results since 2004, as of June 2026. Where a period is shown, the figure covers that period only.

What we do

Health services, capacity and research

From community outreach to the laboratory bench, we work across the health system, guided by evidence and by the needs of the people we serve.

HIV

HIV prevention, testing, care and treatment for adults, adolescents, children and pregnant women, delivered with health facilities and communities.

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Tuberculosis

Finding, diagnosing and treating TB and drug-resistant TB, including through private health facilities.

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Malaria

Malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment with state ministries of health and communities.

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Laboratory services

Accredited laboratory services: molecular diagnostics, biorepository, equipment maintenance and quality improvement.

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Research

Collaborative clinical, laboratory and implementation research through our International Research Center of Excellence.

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Capacity building

Training health workers, laboratory scientists and researchers to deliver quality services and science.

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Nutrition & food security

Nutrition, livelihoods and food security support that strengthens health outcomes for families.

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COVID-19 response

Testing, laboratory support and community response to COVID-19 in Nigeria.

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  • Ongoing CDC

    ASPIRE

    ACTION to Sustain Precision and Integrated HIV Response towards Epidemic Control

    The ACTION to Sustain Precision and Integrated HIV Response towards Epidemic Control (ASPIRE) project that we…

    HIV · Laboratory services · Capacity building

  • Ongoing Global Fund

    GF GC7

    GF GC7 Project

    Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Grant Cycle 7 (GC7) Project The Institute of Human…

    Tuberculosis · HIV · Malaria

  • Ongoing 2022–2027 CDC

    ENHANCE

    Enhanced and Sustainable Integrated Laboratory Services for HIV, TB, and Other Pathogens in Nigeria

    The Enhanced and Sustainable Integrated Laboratory Services for HIV, TB, and Other Pathogens in Nigeria…

    Laboratory services · HIV · Tuberculosis

  • Ongoing NIH

    EXPAND

    Fogarty HIV Research Training Program for Low-and Middle-Income Country Institutions

    Expanding the Pool of Independent Investigators in Implementation Science in Nigeria through HIV Research…

    Research · HIV · Capacity building

  • Ongoing 2024–2025

    IMPACT

    Immunization and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) Project

    The Immunization and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) project is…

    Malaria

  • Ongoing

    Food Security and Malaria Prevention Project

    Project Title Strengthening the resilience of vulnerable groups through malaria prevention services and food…

    Malaria · Nutrition & food security · Capacity building

  • Ongoing

    A-STEP

    A-STEP Study

    Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health problem, especially in Africa and Asia attributed in part to…

    Research

  • Ongoing 2023–2024

    CAMP

    Canada-Africa Monkeypox Partnership

    The Canada-Africa Monkeypox Partnership (CAMP) is aimed at characterizing transmission dynamics and evaluating…

    Research

  • Ongoing

    EQUAL

    Ensuring Quality Access and Learning for Mothers and Newborns in Conflict-Affected Contexts (EQUAL)

    Is a multi-country research project aimed at improving maternal and newborn health in conflict-affected…

    Research

  • Ongoing 2024–2026 NIH

    GDSR

    General Data Sharing Plan (GDSR)

    The General Data Sharing Plan (GDSR) project aims to conduct a geospatially targeted malaria Genomic…

    Malaria

  • Ongoing

    NORA

    Network for Oncology Research in Sub-Sahara Africa

    The Network for Oncology Research in Sub-Sahara Africa (NORA Study) aims to contribute to reducing the…

    Research · Capacity building

  • Ongoing 2022–2026

    INFORM Africa

    Role of Data Streams in Informing Infection Dynamics in Africa

    The Role of Data Streams in Informing Infection Dynamics in Africa (INFORM Africa) is aimed at establishing…

    Research

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  • Success story

    DR-TB Survivor moves from Despair to Hope

    30-year-old, Kazeem Olorunsola is known in his community, Ifedore, Ondo State as a hardworking and cheerful phone seller and repairer, Kazeem’s small shop was not just a source of livelihood; it was a place where people gathered, shared stories and trusted him with their devices and friendship.

  • Photo story

    IHVN, AWCAA Organize Pink October Fitness Activity

    AWCAA Members and fitness ethusiasts engaging in an aerobic exercise session as part of activities to mark Pink October – an international campaign to create awareness about breast cancer throughout the month of October.

  • News

    IHVN Celebrates September 2026 Employees of the Month

    In fostering an excellent work culture and staff performance, the Executive Management of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has initiated the "Employee Recognition Awards" to recognize "Employees of the Month" and "Employee of the Year." According to Dr.

  • Photo story

    IHVN hosts Uni Jos Microbiology students

    The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has hosted students from the Department of Microbiology, University of Jos, on an educational excursion to its campus, providing an opportunity for the students to gain practical insights into public health research, laboratory science, and…

  • News

    IMPACT Malaria Project Reduces Ondo Malaria Prevalence

    Stakeholders in the health sector in Ondo State have gathered to mark the close of the malaria component of the Immunization Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) Project in Akure.

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What people say about our work

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  • We’ve been able to see more patients at a very short time. At the end of the day, the patient is satisfied – speaking about Electronic Health Record in University of Abuja Teaching Hospital

    Dr. Kufre NkangaDoctor
  • We realized that we have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to stand as a CBO. In 2011, we started developing our documents, beginning the registration process, developing policies and consulting IHVN staff who advised us and built our capacity. In fact, they were our cheer leaders, telling us that we can do it. – speaking on support and mentorship for Godiya Support Groups.

    Mr. Ali Baba IsyakuCommunity-Based Organization
  • If you are HIV positive and pregnant, PMTCT is the answer for you, do not lose hope, accept it with good faith, listen to the nurses and counselors, take your drugs as the doctor prescribed, in due time, when the baby comes, he will come out negative. I am a living testimony, my three children are negative,

    Rose LeoPerson living with HIV
  • I remember that a lot of people have died before the drugs came. I even remember the time that people had to pay a lot of money for drugs. Now there are free drugs. It is just for me to go the hospital and collect it. I am not paying for it. That makes me happy

    Stella EbehPerson living with HIV
  • Adolescent friendly services are important in the HIV program. IHVN is doing a good job in involving adolescents and young people to educate their peers. Peer educators have been trained to counsel, care for and refer adolescents living with HIV to health care workers.

    Peer EducatorPeer educator
Map of Nigeria showing where IHVN works States with current IHVN programmes are shown in green; states with past programmes in light blue. Select a state for details.

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Where we work

Across Nigeria, with communities and government

IHVN has worked in more than 24 states. Today our programmes are active in 16 states, with offices in the FCT and across the country.

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Research

International Research Center of Excellence

Our seven-storey, two-tower campus in Abuja houses IRCE, established in 2015 to promote collaborative research in diseases of relevance to local communities, non-communicable diseases and emerging infectious diseases.

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  • U.S. Mission Nigeria
  • National Institutes of Health logo
  • Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine logo
  • University of Maryland, Baltimore logo
  • The Global Fund logo
  • Nigeria Centre for Disease Control logo
  • USAIDUnited States Agency for International Development

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