Centre for Human Virology & Genomics

Centre for Human Virology and Genomics (CHVG) is an ISO 15189 accredited laboratory. Yellow fever and Lassa fever are endemic diseases which have been recently associated with high levels of morbidity and mortality in Nigeria. Diagnosis of these diseases have been quite challenging due to limited access to diagnostics. This compelled us to develop two kits namely: NIMR Yellow Fever Virus RT-q PCR Kit and NIMR Lassa Fever Virus RT-q PCR Kit. The kits have been successfully validated are in use. Recently, we also developed an Mpox RT-q PCR Kit to help in the diagnosis and management of Monkeypox (Mpox) disease that caused a recent global emergency. We have other innovations in the pipeline at CHVG.

In the spirit of providing social corporate responsibility, in 2023 we expanded our test menu to include hepatitis surface antibody (HbsAb). Also, we are making it more convenient for travelers by expanding our test menu to include Varicella, Rubella, Measles, Mumps and other assays needed for immigration purposes.

TRAININGS OFFER AT CHVG

• Quality Management System Training: As a certified and accredited laboratory, CHVG offers to the public several years of both theoretical and practical knowledge and experience gained on Quality Management System (QMS), to different individuals and laboratories who seek to improve their service delivery and become accredited.

• Molecular and Genetic Techniques of infectious diseases Training: At our highly equipped and constantly evolving molecular labs, the basics of molecular techniques available (manual and automated) will be covered. This will be supported with practical sessions. The experience will be enriching due to the varied research activities occurring at the laboratory constantly. A tour of NIMR Central laboratory facility (which houses a next generation sequencer) will be conducted.

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