National Veterinary Research Institute

A Veterinary Research Institute committed to research excellence and the production of standard quality vaccines for the livestock industry.

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and immense contributions to veterinary public health, disease control, and scientific advancement.
We are proud of your remarkable achievements and continued service to humanity and the nation.
#NVRI #WOAH #VeterinaryScience #OneHealth

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Congratulations to our Acting Director/Chief Executive, Dr. Nick Douglas Nwankpa, on his prestigious recognition by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).
This Meritorious Award reflects his exceptional leadership, dedication,

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#AU-PANVAC

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NVRI Hosts PPR Vaccine Training
NVRI, Vom has commenced a 4-day training on PPR vaccine production, facilitated by AU-PANVAC, Ethiopia.
The programme strengthens technical capacity and reinforces quality standards to support PPR eradication.
#NVRI #PPR #AnimalHealth #OneHealth

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the $3.2bn beef export potential.
Director/CEO NVRI, Dr Nick Nwankpa says NVRI is committed to modernisation, innovation & national vaccine sufficiency.
#NVRI #LivestockReform #AnimalHealth

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The National Veterinary Research Institute held its 3-day Management Retreat (Mar 3–5, 2026) focused on Transformational Leadership & Institutional Capacity.
HM Idi Mukhtar Maiha urged NVRI to scale up vaccine production, reduce Nigeria’s $1.5bn vaccine import bill & unlock

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#NVRI #DTRA #Biosecurity #Biosafety #ZoonoticDiseases #OneHealth #GlobalHealthSecurity

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DTRA conducts a 2-day facility assessment at NVRI, reviewing key laboratories and infrastructure to strengthen biosafety, biosecurity, and diagnostic capacity against zoonotic threats. The visit reaffirms strong collaboration toward national and regional health security.

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As we approach the end of the year, we hope 2025 has been a successful and fulfilling year for you and your team. Thank you for being part of our community and for your continued engagement in advancing animal health and welfare.
New disease updates

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DISCONTOOLS expert group leader on avian influenza. - Zoonotic: African Trypanosomoses, Leishmaniasis, Salmonellosis - Epidemic: Avian Influenza, Swine Vesicular Disease, Rift Valley Fever - Food producing animal complexes: Infectious Salmon anaemia, Paratuberculosis

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Live Webinar on Operationalising One Health at the Community Level
Thursday Dec 04, 2025 by 2:00 PM WAT/CET
Register here: https://t.co/6BJ7rWdohZ

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produce vaccines, and support national and regional public health systems.

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NVRI Hosts Training on Genomic and Bioinformatic Tools for Infectious Disease Research
25–27 November 2025 | Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria
The National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI), Vom, in collaboration with the Global Health Protection Programme (GHPP) under the

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genomics work and strengthen national health security.
About NVRI
The National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, is Nigeria’s premier animal health research institution with a mandate to conduct research, provide diagnostic services,