Institute of Human Virology Nigeria explained

Institute of Human Virology Nigeria
Abbreviation:	IHVN
Founder:	University of Maryland School of Medicine's Institute of Human Virology
Founding Location:	Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Purpose:	Medical
Region Served:	Nigeria
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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] __TOC__

Major programs

Programs at IHVN include:

• 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:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GF)
• University of Maryland, Baltimore USA (UMB)
• United States' National Institute for Health (NIH)
• International Development Research Center (IDRC)
• World Health Organization (WHO)^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) Devex . 19 May 2020 . www.devex.com.
2. Web site: About Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) . 27 January 2017 . Ihvnigeria.org.
3. Web site: HIV testing: IHVN reaches 2.3m Nigerians - Vanguard News. 13 October 2016.