Our vision
Leader in providing quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa.
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.
An indigenous organisation, a national reach
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, Baltimore.
We deliver health services, build capacity and conduct research to ensure equitable access to quality health care, working with communities and government across Nigeria in HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, laboratory services and non-communicable diseases.
Driven by our vision and mission
Our mission
To be a center of excellence in providing health service implementation, capacity building, and research, ensuring equitable access to individuals and communities through innovative and evidence-based strategies.
Our core values
Our core values guide us in building a culture of excellence to meet the needs of individuals and communities.
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Integrity
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Respect for the dignity of the person
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Innovation
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Transparency
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Accountability
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Excellence
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Teamwork
Our impact in numbers
Cumulative programme results since 2004, as of June 2026. Where a period is shown, the figure covers that period only.
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…
Get to know IHVN
Read how IHVN grew from 159 patients in 2004, and meet the people who lead the Institute.