Who we are
The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) is an indigenous non-governmental organisation that delivers health services, builds capacity and conducts research to ensure equitable access to quality health care.
About IHVN
The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) is an indigenous non-governmental organisation established in 2004 as an affiliate of the Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Our history
From 159 patients in March 2004 to more than 817,500 people living with HIV reached, across more than 24 states.
Board of Directors
IHVN is governed by a board of distinguished leaders in health, law, business and academia.
Leadership
The executive team, directors and managers who lead IHVN's programmes and operations.
Our structure
IHVN is organised into departments and units that deliver our programmes and keep the institute running.
Funders & partners
IHVN’s work is made possible by long-standing funding, technical and academic partners.
Institutional policies
IHVN's institutional policies are available for download.
IHVN Ethics Committee
The IHVN Health Research Ethics Committee reviews research involving human participants, to protect their rights, safety and well-being.
Since 2004
Our impact in numbers
Cumulative programme results since 2004, as of June 2026. Where a period is shown, the figure covers that period only.
Leadership
Meet our leaders
IHVN is governed by a Board of Directors and led by an executive team with decades of experience in public health, research and management.
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Alhaji Dr Umaru Mutallab, CON, OMRI
Chairman, Board of Directors
Dr. Umaru Abdul Mutallab , a prominent business leader, banker, chartered and certified accountant, with many years of experience in development, commercial, and merchant banking, is the Chairman of the Board of…
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Dr. Patrick Dakum
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Patrick Dakum is the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) and Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University Of Maryland School Of…
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Dr. Charles Olalekan Mensah
Chief Operating Officer/Managing Director
Dr. Charles Olalekan Mensah is the Managing Director/Chief Operating Officer (MD/COO), of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria. He is responsible for the effective and efficient corporate operations of the Institute…
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Prof. Alash’le Abimiku
Executive Director IRCE
Prof. Alash’le Abimiku is the Executive Director of the International Research Center of Excellence of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN). She is a Professor in the department of Medicine at the University…