Institute of Human Virology Nigeria
The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) is a non-governmental organization that focuses on HIV/AIDS related problems in Nigeria.[1] It was established as an affiliate to the Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore in 2004.[2] In 2016, IHVN claimed that it reaches 2.3 million Nigerians with HIV testing services, including about 25,000 who tested positive for the disease.[3]
| Abbreviation | IHVN |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2004 |
| Founder | University of Maryland School of Medicine's Institute of Human Virology |
| Founded at | Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
| Purpose | Medical |
Region served | Nigeria |
Major programs
Programs at IHVN include:[1]
- HIV Services
- Tuberculosis/Drug Resistant TB Intervention
- Malaria Program
- Cancer Registration/Research
- Training Activities
Funding
The activities of the Institute are funded by international organizations which include:[1]
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GF) Archived 18 May 2020 at the Wayback Machine
- University of Maryland, Baltimore USA (UMB)
- United States' National Institute for Health (NIH)
- International Development Research Center (IDRC)
- World Health Organization (WHO)[2]
References
- "Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) | Devex". www.devex.com. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- "About Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN)". Ihvnigeria.org. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
- "HIV testing: IHVN reaches 2.3m Nigerians - Vanguard News". 13 October 2016.
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