NIMR Partners with Japanese Experts to Boost Medical Research in Nigeria

The Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), led by the Director General, Prof John Obafunwa, has partnered with medical experts from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to strengthen international medical research collaboration in the country. The institute on Monday hosted a team of nine medical experts from the Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) in … Read more

‘A Game-changer’ — Tunji Alausa Pushes For Approval Of NIMR’s HBV qPCR Test Kit

Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria's Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare (Middle) and Prof. Babatunde Salako, the NIMR DG during the commissioning of the new Human Virology and Genomics facility at NIMR

By Lydia Ajayi Tunji Alausa has pushed for the approval of NIMR’s HBV qPCR test kit. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare, is pushing for the approval of HBV qPCR, a locally manufactured test kit by the National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR). EDITOR’S PICKS A … Read more

‘Nigeria’s Research Prowess Going To Next Level’ — Tunji Alausa Commends New Health Research Office At NIMR

Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, speaking at the inauguration of the Committee for the Development of the Nigeria National Prescription Policy

By Lydia Ajayi Tunji Alausa has commended Babatunde Salako for establishing a Health Research Committee Office at NIMR. Eko Hot Blog reports Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has expressed his profound appreciation for the efforts of Prof. Babatunde Salako, Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research … Read more