Updates from our programmes, research and the communities we serve.
To enhance the skills of biotechnicians to maintain laboratory equipment across the country, the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) has conducted a five-day training on calibration and certification of biosafety cabinet (BSC) equipment.
More than 300 pregnant and lactating women in Chibiri and Gaube communities in Kuje, Abuja have received free HIV counseling and testing services at Mother’s-Love Parties organized by the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN).
To strengthen Nigeria’s capacity for multiple disease testing and surveillance, the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has donated a Droplet Digital PCR machine to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC).
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing away of Professor Emeritus Umaru Shehu, CON, CFR, who was the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN). This sad event occurred on Monday, 2nd October 2023.
The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) has organized a training of trainers on Strengthening Laboratory Management Toward Accreditation (SLMTA) 3 curriculum in Nigeria for laboratory personnel from the Ministry of Health.
According to UNICEF’s January 2022 data report, Nigeria ranks second among countries with high stillbirth rates globally at 42.9%, as of 2021.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), Dr Patrick Dakum, has stated that the Institute will support Plateau State to strengthen structures for quality health services and research.
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has paid a courtesy visit to IHVN Chief Executive Officer, Dr Patrick Dakum. They discussed possible areas of partnership with Plateau State to strengthen structures for quality health services, capacity building, and…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), Dr Patrick Dakum and the Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Dr Emmanuel Akabe have discussed sustainability of the HIV program in Nasarawa state, including key elements like health resource mobilization,…
IHVN Chief Executive Officer, Dr Patrick Dakum has interacted with the Institute’s staff in the Nasarawa State Office during a visit to the state. He provided guidance on the strategic direction of HIV programs in the state and emphasized the need for innovation and leveraging available…
As part of activities to mark the National TB Testing Week, the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has organized tuberculosis sensitization and screening in Lagos State, Nigeria.
According to the 2022 World Health Organization Global TB Report, Nigeria ranks 6th globally and first in Africa with an estimated 467,000 tuberculosis cases in 2021.
