Nigerian Institute of Medical Research
| Founder | Federal Government of Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Type | Professional Organization |
| Focus | Research in diseases of public health importance |
| Location | |
Area served | Nigeria |
Members | 2,000+ |
| Owner | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
Key people | Professor Innocent Ujah[1][2] |
| Website | http://www.nimr.gov.ng/ |
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) in Yaba, Lagos state, Nigeria is a medical research institute established by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the research institute establishment act of 1977, to promote National health and developments. Until the establishment of National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRID) in Abuja, it was the only institute in the country specifically dedicated for medical research. Mission and Vision The vision of the NIMR is to be an institution of excellence in basic, applied and operational research for the improvement of health standard in Nigeria.
Mission and vision
The mission is to conduct a wide range of research on diseases of public health importance in Nigeria and to develop structures for the dissemination of research findings as well as to provide facilities for health research and training in conjunction with the federal and state ministries of health and in collaboration with universities, allied institutions and organized private sector nationally and globally.
Scientific area of research
NIMR focus on scientific area of research in Biochemistry and Nutrition, Virology Vaccinology, Immunology, Health system and policy research, Reproductive, Maternal and Childhood diseases Research, Clinical Science, Microbiology, Molecular biology Biotechnology and public Health, with studies that focus on diseases of greatest public health importance in the country. These includes: Malaria, HIV/AIDS Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, Schistosomiasis, Helicobacter Pylori, and Typhoid.[3][4][5]
Statutory duties
The mandate of the institute under the enabling Acts of 1977, stipulates that it shall conduct research into diseases and problems of public health importance in the country, which encompasses high quality research in
- Communicable diseases of public health importance.
Non communicable diseases prevalent in the country.
- Basic, applied and operational research for the prevention and control of disease endemic in the country in conjunction with the Federal and State Ministries of Health.
- Provision of facilities for clinical and biomedical research in conjunction with medical schools, universities and other health-related institutions, in Nigeria and globally.
- Dissemination of the results of health research in the country through training courses, scientific publications and other communication channels to the Federal and States Ministries of Health, as well as relevant bodies in both the Public and Private sectors.
See also
- Nigerian Medical Association
- Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN)
References
- ↑ "Federal Ministry of Health - FG Inaugurates Treatment Research Group for Ebola Disease In Nigeria". Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ↑ "Ebola: Nigerian doctor tests positive •Maurice Iwu named member of FG treatment research team". Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ↑ HIV/AIDS: New Insights for the Healthcare Professional: 2013 Edition. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ↑ Enterobacteriaceae Infections?Advances in Research and Treatment: 2013 Edition - Google Books. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ↑ Virus Diseases: New Insights for the Healthcare Professional: 2013 Edition. Retrieved 22 September 2014.