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IHVN Celebrates July 2026 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 recognize "Employees of the Month" and "Employee of the Year." According to Dr.

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4th IRCE Annual Scientific Symposium: Registration Currently Open

Researchers, policy makers, public health experts, health workers and students, within and outside Nigeria can still register for the 4th IRCE Annual Scientific Symposium to hold from 31st August to 1st September 2026 at the IHVN Campus in Abuja.

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Abuja residents urged to screen for hepatitis

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have been urged to embrace regular hepatitis screening and vaccination, amid concerns that low...

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IHVN Celebrates June 2026 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 recognize "Employees of the Month" and "Employee of the Year." According to Dr.

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IRCE Announces Launch of Lassa Fever Survivors Research

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), through its International Research Center of Excellence (IRCE), has announced the launch of a research study to understand how Lassa fever survivors fight and overcome Lassa virus (LASV) infection.

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Researchers Target Five Lassa Virus Strains In Northern Nigeria

Researchers from the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) and Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBU-TH) have begun a scientific study to identify the major strains of the Lassa virus circulating in northern Nigeria as part of efforts to develop an effective vaccine.

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IHVN Marks World Hand Hygiene Day 2026

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) joined the global community in commemorating World Hand Hygiene Day by promoting proper hand hygiene practices among staff and reinforcing the importance of infection prevention and control within healthcare settings.

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IHVN Celebrates May 2026 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 recognize "Employees of the Month" and "Employee of the Year." According to Dr.

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IHVN Joins National Dialogue on Strengthening Interventions Against IPV/GBV

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has joined the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, UNDP and the Government of Nigeria to convene a National Consultative Workshop to discuss ways to strengthen interventions against Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)…

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