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IRCE 2nd Annual Scientific Symposium Fosters Discussions Cancer, Sickle Cell

Executive Director of the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, Prof. Taofeek K. Owonikoko facilitating roundtable discussions on future partnerships and capacity for sickle cell disease research in Nigeria at the IRCE 2nd Annual Scientific…

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University of Maryland Dean of Medicine Visits LUTH

The Dean of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Prof Mark T. Gladwin has visited the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) to discuss partnerships on sickle cell disease and cancer research. During his visit, Prof.

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Stakeholders Meet on Acute Febrile Illness Surveillance

To enhance surveillance and response to acute febrile illness in Nigeria, the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) has hosted a collaborative meeting with the Nigeria Centers for Disease Control (NCDC), US Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), representatives…

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Funding Cancer Research is Critical – IHVN CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), Dr. Patrick Dakum has stressed the need for funding cancer research to address the disease in Nigeria. Dr.

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Health Research Should Benefit Nigerians – IRCE Executive Director

The Executive Director of the International Research Center of Excellence (IHVN) at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), Prof. Alash’le Abimiku has said that health research should benefit Nigerians and give a better understanding of diseases. Prof.

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IRCE Begins 2nd Annual Scientific Symposium

Experts on Sickle Cell Disease and Cancers have converged to exchange ideas and promote collaborative efforts at the 2ND Annual Scientific Symposium of the International Research Center of Excellence (IRCE).

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IHVN Celebrates July 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 recognise "Employees of the Month" and "Employee of the Year." According to the IHVN…

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IRCE-IHVN Set to Host Symposium on Cancer and Sickle Cell Disease

The International Research Center of Excellence (IRCE) at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) is set to host its 2nd Annual Scientific Symposium on “Expanding Partnerships to Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and Cancer Research” from August 14th to 15th at the IHVN Campus in…

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Project Establishes Advocacy Group on Stillbirth Prevention

Improving Nigeria’s Capacity to Use Data on Registered Stillbirths for Decision-making & Planning (SPEED Project) organized a meeting for stakeholders to discuss data analysis findings on stillbirth from 2014-2023. During the two-day meeting, an advocacy group to champion advocacy to…

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Stakeholders Commit to Integration of TB&HIV Services

More than 200 experts from the Federal and State Ministries of Health, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and funders have reaffirmed their commitment to prioritizing the integration of tuberculosis (TB) and HIV programs across the 36 states of the…

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