About National Health Research Ethics Committee, Nigeria
The National Health Research Ethics Committee (NHREC) of Nigeria is the apex body responsible for overseeing ethical conduct in health research within the country. Established in 2005, its main goal is to protect the rights, safety, and well-being of research participants. NHREC sets standards, provides guidelines, and ensures adherence to ethical principles in all health research, including clinical trials.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
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Purpose:NHREC ensures that research involving humans and animals is conducted ethically, safeguarding participants’ rights and well-being.
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Responsibilities:NHREC sets ethical norms and standards, registers and audits Health Research Ethics Committees (HRECs), and adjudicates complaints related to research ethics.
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Key Role:It serves as a regulatory body, overseeing the ethical conduct of health research and ensuring compliance with national and international guidelines.
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Structure:NHREC operates through various departments and units, each dedicated to specific functions within the ethical research framework.
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Impact:NHREC’s work is crucial in maintaining public trust in research and ensuring that research findings are reliable and ethically sound.
Our Vision
To be a leading authority in the ethical oversight of health research, ensuring the protection of human dignity, advancing scientific integrity, and promoting responsible innovation for a healthier society.
Our Mission
NHREC is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in health research by reviewing, monitoring, and guiding research practices across Nigeria. We strive to protect the rights and welfare of research participants, foster transparency and accountability, and provide capacity-building initiatives to advance ethical research nationwide.
Core Values
- Impact of Nutrition on Maternal Health
- Accountability
- Respect for Human Dignity
- Collaboration
- Excellence
- Innovation
