The Clinical Training and Research Centre (CTRC), Kaduna, is a flagship capacity-building and clinical care institution of the Ministry of Defence Health Implementation Programme (MODHIP). Located within the prestigious 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, the CTRC was established in 2010 as a long-term response to the growing need for sustainably trained military healthcare professionals in Nigeria.

Operational since 2012, the Centre integrates advanced clinical service delivery, a modern training laboratory, and an expansive clinical training facility — built to drive excellence in HIV/AIDS care, clinical mentoring, and healthcare system strengthening across MODHIP-supported facilities nationwide.

CTRC Kaduna exists to elevate the quality of HIV/AIDS care and overall clinical service within the Nigerian military health system. We achieve this by:

• Delivering high-quality HIV/AIDS treatment and management

• Building technical capacity through targeted, practical training

• Integrating patient-centered care into service delivery models

• Supporting operational and clinical research to guide evidence-based interventions

• Institutionalizing quality assurance and continuous improvement systems

Since inception, CTRC Kaduna has filled critical skill gaps by introducing specialized training and embedding research into clinical practice. Our key roles include:

1. Capacity Building Through Structured Training

• Offering hands-on, modular HIV/AIDS training for clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, and healthcare support staff

• Integrating real-world exposure to chronic care models often underrepresented in traditional medical curricula

• Providing continuous mentorship by experienced disease experts within clinical environments

2. Advanced Clinical Care

• Delivering direct HIV care aligned with PEPFAR protocols and MODHIP service standards

• Supporting HIV/TB co-management, pediatric ART, and integrated chronic disease approaches

• Enabling rapid referral, patient follow-up, and adherence counseling

3. Research & Innovation

• Supporting and co-implementing operational research to improve clinical practices

• Facilitating four major clinical studies focused on HIV service delivery outcomes and innovations

4. Mentorship & Quality Improvement

• Running structured mentorship models for new healthcare workers

• Driving internal quality assurance and data-driven improvements at MODHIP sites

The CTRC comprises:

• A fully equipped training laboratory

• Advanced classroom and digital learning environments

• Live access to clinical care scenarios at the 44 Army Reference Hospital for real-time learning

This infrastructure enables delivery of both foundational and advanced courses in line with MODHIP’s national scale-up vision.

CTRC Kaduna operates within a collaborative ecosystem that includes:

• MODHIP & Ministry of Defence Medical Services

• Walter Reed Program Nigeria (WRP-N)

• PEPFAR

• Clinical partner institutions and Nigerian medical training academies

Through CTRC, MODHIP has trained hundreds of military and civilian health professionals, many of whom are now leading care delivery and service innovation at MODHIP-supported sites nationwide.

Its combined focus on practical clinical exposure, research-guided care, and institutional mentorship has made it a national model for sustainable health workforce development.