News & Updates

Precision at Work - Inside the Defence Reference Laboratory’s Ancillary Calibration Laboratory

On the hills of Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria, in a modest but bustling facility tucked away from public view, testing, precision, accuracy, traceability, and cost-efficiency are the pillars that define the

High hopes for the smallest patients: HJFMRI-supported surveillance research drives initiatives to reduce infant mortality in Kenya

The CHAMPS data to action program team conducted training for neonatal intensive care nurses on antenatal care approaches to improve outcomes for newborns.

US-Nigeria Partnership Bolsters Health Outcomes with the Commissioning of TB Modular Laboratory

In a significant advancement for Nigeria's public health infrastructure, the TB Modular Laboratory, located at the Defence Reference Laboratory in Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja, was officially

HJFMRI Hosts Comprehensive Journalist Training for Effective HIV Response in Nigeria

The media plays a pivotal role in achieving the goal of ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030. By raising awareness, combating stigma, disseminating accurate information, promoting safe practices and

From Despair to Triumph: Charity’s Journey of Resilience and Empowerment

Charity’s life took an unexpected turn when she was taken from her village to Abuja, Nigeria’s bustling capital, by a relative who promised her a better life.

HJFMRI Supports the Launch of the Health Information System (HIS) within Tanzania Peoples Defence Forces (TPDF) Health Facilities

HJFMRI in collaboration with the Tanzania Peoples Defence Forces (TPDF) recently launched the Health Information System across health facilities within the TPDF

HJFMRI in Tanzania Recognized for Laboratory Strengthening

HJFMRI in Tanzania recently received an award from the Ministry of Health for their impactful effort supporting Walter Reed Army Institute of Research-Africa laboratory service enhancement initiatives

WRAIR Africa and MOD-HIP Organize Meeting to Enhance Health Services

On May 9-10, 2024, a gathering of esteemed health officials, military site commanders, and team leaders from the 31 program sites of the Ministry of Defence – Health Implementation Programme (MOD-HIP)

Participants in Nigeria vaccinated in first-ever Phase 2 Lassa fever vaccine clinical trial, sponsored by IAVI

Participants at HJF Medical Research International in Abuja, Nigeria, have been vaccinated in the first Phase 2 clinical trial of a Lassa fever virus (LASV) vaccine candidate to date, according to

Mobile Clinic Delivers Quality Health Services to Remote Communities in Kenya

Maurice is one of many who have benefited from PEPFAR’s promise to deliver quality healthcare in remote communities through a mobile clinic outreach program.

Turning the Tide: An Inspiring Journey from Depression to Hope and Empowerment after HIV Diagnosis

When Edith Okafor, a 50-year-old widow and caregiver of four boys, walked into the Clinical Training and Research Centre (CTRC), 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Kaduna (NARHK) to begin

U.S. Ambassador Applauds VMMC outreach services through a mobile clinic in rural areas in Tanzania

The U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania Michael Battle commended outreach initiatives implemented by HJF Medical Research International (HJFMRI) for bringing HIV prevention services, including voluntary male

HJFMRI program brings HIV self-testing outreach to Kyela’s fishing camps

Geoffrey, a resident of the Kyela District Council in the Mbeya Region, is among hundreds of thousands of people in the area who have connected with Community-based HIV Service Providers (CBHSP) to

Inauguration of Biosafety Level 3 Reference Laboratory and Molecular Laboratory at KEMRI/WRP CRC 

Ahead of the October 20 Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho, Kenya’s Deputy President H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, EGH, visited the Kericho, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)/ Walter Reed Project

The African Cohort Study celebrates its 10th anniversary with a bang in Tanzania

The African Cohort Study (AFRICOS) celebrated its 10th Anniversary on Wednesday 1st November, 2023, with a Research Symposium to review key findings from the study, share ongoing analyses, and discuss