Successful Accreditation Re-Assessment of CHVG and CTBR Laboratories

On the 26th – 27th January, 2022, the laboratories at the Centre for Human Virology and Genomics (CHVG) and Centre for Tuberculosis Research (CTBR), both in Microbiology Department, were successfully re-assessed for ISO 15189 accreditation. Both centers have accredited assays in the field of molecular biology, serology, chemistry, heamatology and microbiology.

These laboratories have consistently expanded the number of assays accredited from the initial 13 assays in 2017 to 16 in 2019 and with this recent success, the number of assays accredited has been further increased to include “LJ Culture and Sensitivity” for diagnosis of tuberculosis. This brings the current number of accredited assays in both centers to 17.

The leadership of the institute appreciates the efforts of all members of staff who have worked tirelessly to make this happen. Bravo, keep the quality flag flying!!!

The ISO 15189 accreditation is highly regarded both nationally and internationally as a reliable indicator of technical competence for medical laboratories.

NIMR and ABUAD Virucidine Study

NIMR in collaboration with Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD) is evaluating the safety and efficacy of Virucidine, a Nigerian herbal medicine for management of COVID-19. Participants’ recruitment starts in the last week of February 2022.

Interested adults diagnosed with COVID-19 who want to participate in the study can contact the study focal person on

08033220631

nkiru_d@yahoo.com for further details.

NIMR collaborates with NBSC on Safety and Efficacy of blood transfusion and digitalization of donor retention system for voluntary blood donors in Nigeria.

Dr. Sam Amoo of NIMR (5th from left) in a group photograph with the National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) Team led by Dr. Adaeze Oreh (6th from the left) Head of planning, research and statistics (NBSC) during his visit to the Agency in Abuja to foster research collaboration on Safety and Efficacy of blood used for transfusion and discussion about the digitalization of donor retention system for voluntary blood donors in Nigeria.