HIV
HIV prevention, testing, care and treatment for adults, adolescents, children and pregnant women, delivered with health facilities and communities.
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Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria · Since 2004
Equitable access to quality health services for every Nigerian
We deliver HIV, TB and malaria services, strengthen laboratories, train health workers and lead research — with communities and government across Nigeria.
Our impact
19.5M+
people counselled, tested and given their HIV results
697,317
clients initiated on antiretroviral treatment
129,575
pregnant women given antiretroviral prophylaxis
114,602
health workers and professionals trained
Cumulative programme results since 2004 — figures to be confirmed by Strategic Information before launch.
What we do
Health services, capacity and research
From community outreach to the laboratory bench, we work across the health system, guided by evidence and by the needs of the people we serve.
Tuberculosis
Finding, diagnosing and treating TB and drug-resistant TB, including through private health facilities.
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Malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment with state ministries of health and communities.
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Accredited laboratory services: molecular diagnostics, biorepository, equipment maintenance and quality improvement.
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Collaborative clinical, laboratory and implementation research through our International Research Center of Excellence.
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Training health workers, laboratory scientists and researchers to deliver quality services and science.
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Nutrition, livelihoods and food security support that strengthens health outcomes for families.
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Testing, laboratory support and community response to COVID-19 in Nigeria.
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Ongoing programmes
ASPIRE
ACTION to Sustain Precision and Integrated HIV Response towards Epidemic Control
The ACTION to Sustain Precision and Integrated HIV Response towards Epidemic Control (ASPIRE) project that we implement is funded by the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the US Centers for…
GF GC7
GF GC7 Project
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Grant Cycle 7 (GC7) Project The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN), funded by The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, is set to implement the…
ENHANCE
Enhanced and Sustainable Integrated Laboratory Services for HIV, TB, and Other Pathogens in Nigeria
The Enhanced and Sustainable Integrated Laboratory Services for HIV, TB, and Other Pathogens in Nigeria (ENHANCE). ENHANCE supports the Government of Nigeria to reach HIV epidemic control and strengthen its response to…
EXPAND
Fogarty HIV Research Training Program for Low-and Middle-Income Country Institutions
Expanding the Pool of Independent Investigators in Implementation Science in Nigeria through HIV Research training - EXPAND Nigeria: Fogarty HIV Research Training Program for Low-and Middle-Income Country Institutions…
IMPACT
Immunization and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) Project
The Immunization and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) project is targeted at promoting the uptake of malaria prevention and treatment services especially in rural communities…
Food Security and Malaria Prevention Project
Project Title Strengthening the resilience of vulnerable groups through malaria prevention services and food security Project aim To strengthen the resilience of 1,200 vulnerable households, including women and children,…
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Latest news
IHVN Celebrates September 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.
IHVN, FCMS Discuss Collaboration on Sustainable Health Commodity Supply Chain Systems
The Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), Associate Professor (Dr.) Patrick Dakum, has paid a courtesy visit to the Federal Central Medical Store (FCMS), Oshodi, Lagos, to strengthen collaboration and explore practical solutions for improving…
IMPACT Malaria Project Reduces Ondo Malaria Prevalence
Stakeholders in the health sector in Ondo State have gathered to mark the close of the malaria component of the Immunization Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) Project in Akure.
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Where we work
Across Nigeria, with communities and government
IHVN has worked in more than 24 states. Today our programmes are active in 16 states, with offices in the FCT and across the country.
- Abia
- Bayelsa
- Borno
- Edo
- Ekiti
- Enugu
- Federal Capital Territory
- Gombe
- Kaduna
- Katsina
- Kogi
- Lagos
- Nasarawa
- Ondo
- Rivers
- Yobe
Research
International Research Center of Excellence
Our seven-storey, two-tower campus in Abuja houses IRCE, established in 2015 to promote collaborative research in diseases of relevance to local communities, non-communicable diseases and emerging infectious diseases.
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Opportunities
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Bids & contracts
Latest: Bid Advert | Supply of Laboratory Equipment under GF N-THRIP grant - 28 September
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