The Health Research Ethics Committee (HREC) of the hospital recently held a training section with Research Scientists, Laboratory Personnel, Administrative staff & Members of the Institute of Viral And Emergent Pathogens Control & Research on the topic Ethical Consideration & Research (involving Infection & Emerging Pathogens & Ethical Consideration in Bio Banking for Research)

In attendance were, Dr. Joseph Okoeguale, Dir. IVEPCR ISTH, Dr. Yemihan Ogbetere, ISTH-HREC administrator, Staff of ISTH IVEPCR and ISTH HREC administrative staff.

Our appreciation goes to the Chief Medical Director/Chief Executive Officer ISTH, Prof. Reuben A. Eifediyi, for providing a conducive environment that supports research excellence and integrity. To the HREC Board Chairman Prof. Andrew E. Dongo we appreciate you for providing support to the team and giving the committee this platform to train and educate staff of the Institute for better service delivery and productivity.