Legals and Policy
Guiding MODHIP’s work with clear standards, ethical safeguards, and strict compliance frameworks.
Explore the policies that protect users, uphold integrity, and ensure responsible, lawful program delivery.
MODHIP operates under a strict framework of national laws, defence regulations, health standards, and international compliance requirements. This page outlines the policies guiding our work and the legal principles that ensure ethical, transparent, and accountable operations.
MODHIP aligns its operations with:
PEPFAR guidelines
WHO protocols & global health standards
U.S. Army Medical Research Directorate – Africa (USAMRD-A/N) requirements
Federal Ministry of Health regulations
Nigerian Ministry of Defence compliance directives
We uphold the highest standards of data privacy in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and global health data protection norms. All patient information is handled with strict confidentiality.
All clinical and operational research conducted through MODHIP adheres to:
National Health Research Ethics Committee (NHREC) guidelines
US DoD Medical Research standards
International ethical principles for human subject research
IRB approval processes and informed consent protocols
Our laboratories—including DRL, CRC, and CTRC—operate under stringent biosafety, infection control, and environmental protection standards that meet national and global guidelines.
MODHIP maintains a zero-tolerance stance toward corruption. Procurement and program processes are transparent, competitive, and auditable.
Procurements follow Federal Government regulations and best practices to ensure fairness, value for money, and accountability.
We ensure responsible handling and disposal of laboratory waste, hazardous materials, and biomedical samples in compliance with safety regulations.