NIMR cordially invites you to her Research presentation

The DG NIMR (Prof. Salako L. Babatunde) on 3rd of April, 2019 held a town hall meeting with staff members to interact with them and share management plans on staff promotion and welfare.He further enjoined staff to improve on work ethics,safe keeping of office facilities,interpersonal office relationships and healthy living. The DG promised free basic medical checkup for all staff through the medical team of the Clinical Sciences Department of the Institute.

The African Youths Initiative on crime prevention presented a Mentorship Award on crime prevention personality to Prof. Babatunde L. Salako (DG-NIMR) for his mentorship and support to the organization. March 27th 2019

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS (How to Apply )

The African Regional Training Center supported by WHO/TDR is pleased to invite applications from suitably qualified and highly motivated individuals to apply for the Principles in Implementation Research Short Course, from the 7th to 10th May, 2019 to be held at the Nigerian Institute for Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos.

THE WORLD TUBRCULOSIS DAY 2019

The World Tuberculosis Day (WTBD) is a global event celebrated annually on the 24^th of March to build public awareness on the fact that tuberculosis remains an epidemic leading to the deaths of nearly one-and-a -half million people yearly, especially in developing countries. The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research has over the years through her various Departments in particular the Center for Tuberculosis Research (CTBR), Department of Clinical Sciences and The DOTS Clinic contributed to the TB elimination efforts through research, training and service.

In line with the CTBR strategic plan 2019 to increase research output and strengthen quality management system towards ISO 15189 accreditation process; the Center wishes to mark this year WTBD themed “It is Time” with;

• A community outreach programme tagged “Its Time to Find the Missing Cases” on active case finding of TB in partnership with the Lagos State TB Control Programme, KNCV, International Partners, NGO’s and other stake holders on the 25^th of March, 2019

• A public guest lecture will be delivered by Prof SIB Cadmus; an adjunct professor to the Center themed: “It is Time; Research priorities and innovation in TB elimination” on the 26^th of March 2019 at the NIMR Auditorium.

• Stakeholders meeting 26^th of March 2019 at NIMR Auditorium

The CTBR hopes that these events will bear on the global activities marking this year’s Day and initiate discourse on the impact of research on global elimination of TB.