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.[citation needed]
^"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". Archived from the original on 22 September 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
^HIV/AIDS: New Insights for the Healthcare Professional: 2013 Edition. 22 July 2013. ISBN9781481665360. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
^Enterobacteriaceae Infections?Advances in Research and Treatment: 2013 Edition - Google Books. 21 June 2013. ISBN9781481687560. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
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^"NIMR Unveils New Molecular Testing Kit". Geeky Nigeria. 2020-09-19. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
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NIMR website
January 01, 1970
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