Our Programs

The breadth and depth of our programs, centre, and institutes provides an extraordinary range of opportunities for multidisciplinary research and teaching.

The areas of programmatic focus for DERHIREC are, as outlined below. These programs are designed to address significant inequalities in opportunity, foster the health and well-being of our populace.

Management & Prevention of Infertility

Program to Prevent Harmful Traditional Practices Affecting Women.
Program to prevent genital tract cancers amongst women.

HIV/AIDS Prevention Initiative

Prevention and Management of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).
Program to Prevent STDs/HIV and Unwanted Pregnancies Amongst Adolescents.

Safe Motherhood

The Prevention of Maternal Mortality.
Prevention of Unsafe Abortion Project.
Fertility regulation (family planning) Project.

Our Services

Reproductive Health Research and Documentation

Research

Reproductive Health Advocacy Activities

Outreaches

Publications Including Subspecialty Textbooks and Journals

Publication

Reproductive Health Library with Modern Telecommunication Facilities

Library

Derhirec Specialist Medical And Dental Clinics

Medical Center

Delta Reproductive Health Initiative and Research Centre

DERHIREC is set-up to promote the reproductive health and well-being of Nigerians and to improve the practice of sexual and reproductive health in the country.