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IHVN Trains on Use of Stool Sample for Childhood TB Diagnosis

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has trained Medical Laboratory Scientists in Lagos, Oyo, Osun and Ogun states on the use of stool samples to diagnose childhood tuberculosis with Gene Xpert technology.

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IHVN COO/MD Visits Rivers SURGE Project Stakeholders

Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director, Mr. Charles Olalekan Mensah, has visited Rivers State SURGE Project stakeholders to discuss progress in achieving HIV epidemic control in the state.

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IHVN Staff Train on Proposed COVID-19 Clinical Trial

In preparation for the commencement of a clinical trial to test the effectiveness of hyperimmunoglobulin as a potential treatment for COVID-19, staff of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) have participated in a training on the trial.

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IHVN, JCCI Commission School Projects

To ensure that orphans and vulnerable children are healthy, safe and stable, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has collaborated with a community-based organization, Jomurota Community Care Initiative (JCCI) to commission projects in three schools in Gwagwalada.

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IHVN, NTBLCP Launch TB Notification Mobile App

To find and treat more tuberculosis (TB) cases in Nigeria, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) and the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) has launched a mobile application for screening and notifying TB cases by private health care providers.

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IRCE Orients Research Teams

Our International Research Center of Excellence (IRCE) has carried out an orientation for a research team participating in a study to examine the burden and progression of non-communicable diseases among clients newly tested for HIV in Abuja.

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Clinic And Case Managers Orientation

To ensure that people living with HIV receive quality care and treatment services, and continue to adhere to their treatment, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has organized a two-day orientation for health care workers in the Federal Capital Territory.

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COVID-19 lock- down: Partnership ensures smooth drug-refills for PLHIV

To address the challenge of access to HIV medications by People Living with HIV (PLHIV) during the COVID-19 lockdown, and inter-state travel ban, Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) and other Implementing Partners (IPs) have partnered for smooth drug refills for clients stuck in…

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