Rivers achieves 95% HIV testing among pregnant women — Institute
The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria reports significant progress in Rivers State’s Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, achieving more
Inside IHVN’s Drive to Sustain Nigeria’s HIV Gains Under PEPFAR – Health & Science
PEPFAR has greatly expanded access to HIV testing, treatment, and care in Nigeria, enabling millions to know their status and receive lifesaving medication. It has also strengthened healthcare systems, reduced mother-to-child transmission, and enhanced community support for people living with HIV. In this interview, IHVN’s Program Lead, Dr. Oche Yusuf, speaks with Health and Science…
Over 500 Benefit from Free Medical Outreach Organised by Institute in Rivers Community – THISDAYLIVE
FG Plans Unified System for Humanitarian Aid and Poverty Reduction
Advertisement The Federal Government, through the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, has said that the Ministry is working to create a system where humanitarian assistance is streamlined and impactful, with a clear entry and exit point for beneficiaries. Dr. Doro made this known during a courtesy visit by a […]
Opobo Marathon: 500 Residents Benefit From Institute’s Medical Outreach
More than 500 residents of Opobo Kingdom received free medical care as part of a comprehensive community medical outreach organised alongside the 8th edition
HIV epidemic control boosts strong workforce, economic gains-IHVN – Health & Science
The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) says that an HIV-free nation would yield far-reaching benefits for the workforce and the economy.
How Same-Day Strategy transforms HIV Care- Expert – Health & Science
A same-day test-and-start strategy in Rivers state, Nigeria, is transforming HIV care, IHVN’s ASPIRE Project Director, Dr. Stanley Idakwo, has said.
ASPIRE Project Boosts Capacity Of Health Workers For HIV Epidemic Control | National Record
National Record National Record THE ACTION to Sustain Precision and Integrated HIV Response Towards Epidemic Control (ASPIRE) Project is strengthening Rivers State’s HIV response by building the capacity of health workers and supporting ad hoc staff, according to the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria’s ASPIRE Project Director, Dr. Stanley Idakwo. Building on the gains made under the SURGE Project, Building on the gains made under the SURGE Project, also implemented by the Institute, the ASPIRE Project continues to support HIV services in the state. While funding challenges have reduced the number of ad hoc staff from over 3,000 to about 700, these workers — supported by the U.S. government — remain critical to HIV care and prevention. Efforts are ongoing to absorb qualified personnel into the civil service to sustain the progress achieved.
Same-Day Test-And-Start Treatment Strategy Transforming HIV Care — Expert | National Record
National Record National Record THE SAME-DAY test-and-start strategy is transforming HIV care, helping clients to begin treatment immediately and improving viral suppression rates. Aligned with national guidelines, the approach ensures patients are quickly identified, counseled, and placed on treatment, reducing HIV-related complications. “The same-day test-and-start approach involves identifying clients, counseling them, and commencing treatment immediately,” the Institute of Human Aligned with national guidelines, the approach ensures patients are quickly identified, counseled, and placed on treatment, reducing HIV-related complications.
HIV Epidemic Control Vital To Nigeria’s Productivity, Growth — Public Health Expert | National Record
National Record National Record NIGERIA’s drive towards HIV epidemic control is increasingly being framed as a workforce and economic imperative, as the Action to Sustain Precision and Integrated HIV Response Towards Epidemic Control (ASPIRE) Project records steady gains in Rivers State. By reducing new infections and supporting people living with HIV to remain healthy and productive, the project is By reducing new infections and supporting people living with HIV to remain healthy and productive, the project is helping to protect livelihoods and strengthen the nation’s human capital.
IHVN empowers 1,200 households with food security, malaria prevention project
By Rachael Abujah The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has inaugurated a five-year food security and malaria prevention project aimed at empowering 1,200 vulnerable households in Katsina and Nasarawa States. This is contained in a statement issued by Ms Uzoma Nwofor, Senior Communications Manager of IHVN, on Saturday in Abuja. Nwofor said the project,…
IHVN Empowers 1,200 Households With Food Security, Malaria Prevention Project – NEWSINVESTIGATORS
News Investigators/ Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has inaugurated a five-year food security and malaria prevention project aimed at empowering 1,200 vulnerable households in Katsina and Nasarawa States. This is contained in a statement issued by Uzoma Nwofor, Senior Communications Manager of IHVN, on Saturday in Abuja. Ms Nwofor said the project, inaugurated simultaneously […]