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IHVN and ORHI staff reviewing records and data together in offices, and a group photo of both teams outside. (photo 1 of 8)

News27 March 2024

IHVN central office visit on data accuracy and the viral load cascade

We hosted a team from the IHVN central office to check the accuracy of our data and review key steps in the HIV viral load cascade.

IHVN visitors and ORHI staff reviewing records on laptops in an office, and a group photo of both teams. (photo 1 of 6)

News19 March 2024

IHVN technical assistance and monitoring visit on NCD screening

A team from IHVN headquarters visited us to review our screening for non-communicable diseases, including blood pressure, blood sugar, height and COVID-19 checks.

Representatives of partner organisations and stakeholders in a meeting hall, speaking into a microphone and working in small groups with laptops. (photo 1 of 8)

News20 February 2024

Capacity assessment and advocacy planning with Lawyers Alert and EJAF

Over two days, we joined Lawyers Alert, the Elton John AIDS Foundation and partners to assess capacity and develop advocacy plans for key populations in three states.

Jhpiego representatives and ORHI staff in a group photo outside an office building, and in conversation indoors and outdoors. (photo 1 of 3)

News13 December 2023

Jhpiego site tour for the hepatitis C self-testing study

We hosted representatives from Jhpiego for a site tour as part of the ongoing hepatitis C virus self-testing (HCVST) study.

ORHI staff and supporters in red caps holding a World AIDS Day banner, and a speaker addressing the group. (photo 1 of 2)

News5 December 2023

Marking World AIDS Day 2023 with an awareness walk and talk

For World AIDS Day 2023, we held an awareness walk and talk on the role of communities in ending AIDS by 2030 and on breaking HIV stigma.

Three men at the RETRIDOL lecture in front of an event banner, one holding a commemorative plaque.

News10 August 2023

Lifelong learning and health policy lecture at RETRIDOL, NOUN

Our Executive Director, Bonac Orusakwe, attended a RETRIDOL lecture on lifelong learning in social policies, with an emphasis on healthcare.

ORHI team members and guests in a group photo on the steps of the Brazilian Embassy in Nigeria, and seated in discussion at an outdoor table. (photo 1 of 3)

News10 August 2023

Meeting at the Embassy of Brazil on health and rights for key populations

We met Ambassador Ronaldo and Professor Carlos Oliveira at the Brazilian Embassy in Nigeria to discuss equality, safe spaces and support for key populations.

ORHI team members and Heartland Alliance staff in a meeting around a conference table. (photo 1 of 2)

News22 July 2022

Advocacy visit to Heartland Alliance on joint work against HIV

ORHI team members paid an advocacy visit to Heartland Alliance, where the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ochonye Bartholomew Boniface, welcomed them.

ORHI staff seated in a circle for group discussion in a training room, and a presenter speaking in front of a screen. (photo 1 of 7)

News22 July 2022

Staff capacity building on STIs and negotiation and refusal skills

We held a capacity-building day for our staff and team members, covering sexually transmitted infections and negotiation and refusal skills.