Following the completion of the First Responders training for secondary school teachers in Ilorin, the Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) delegation paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Kwara State, Dr Lawal Olohungbegbe. The delegation, led by HEI’s Executive Director, Paschal Achunine, and Training Consultant/Chief of Staff, Dr Abigail Mkperedem-Hassan, was warmly received […]
The TotalEnergies E&P-sponsored First Responders training in Kwara State is now in its second day, with sessions taking place at Queen Elizabeth Secondary School, Ilorin. This vital programme covers six local government areas (LGAs) and is aimed at equipping communities with essential lifesaving emergency response skills. Today’s session is exclusively for teachers under the Train […]
Lagos, Nigeria | 6 March 2025 – In a strategic move to strengthen emergency response training in Nigeria, TotalEnergies Closed Pension Fund Administrators (CPFA) has partnered with Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) to equip 200 students and teachers in Lagos and Rivers States with essential first responder skills. This initiative focuses on CPR, first aid, trauma […]
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At Health Emergency Initiative (HEI), our commitment to emergency response preparedness goes beyond schools and communities—we are actively training law enforcement officers, including the Nigeria Police Force, in First Responders and CPR skills. In collaboration with LFR International, Michigan, USA, we conducted a special Train the Trainer (TOTs) program, equipping police officers and other security […]
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On the 15th of February 2025, the Health Emergency Initiative (HEI), with the generous support of the MKF Foundation USA, officially commenced a First Responders Training program for 14 cohorts. This group is primarily made up of medical students from the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) and the University College Hospital (UCH), who are being […]
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In a groundbreaking move to empower secondary school students with vital first aid and prehospital care skills, the Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) has secured a five-year approval from the Lagos State Ministry of Education to provide emergency response training in schools. This life-saving initiative aims to equip young people with essential skills to respond effectively […]
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At Health Emergency Initiative (HEI), we firmly believe that collaboration is the key to building a resilient emergency response system. Our commitment to saving lives through rapid intervention, emergency preparedness, and prehospital care continues to drive impactful partnerships. One of our most significant ongoing collaborations is with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) of Nigeria […]
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We are excited to announce the official commencement of the Emergency Response Training under the Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) partnership with the US Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria. This transformative programme is proudly sponsored by the US Consulate General in Nigeria. Empowering Educators with Lifesaving Skills Today, we are training secondary school teachers from various districts […]
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We are delighted to announce that the Board of Trustees of Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) has appointed Mrs. Evi Ifekwe as a member of our Board of Trustees. This momentous decision was made during the Board’s meeting on 10 January 2025, following the recommendation of the Board’s Ethics and Governance Committee. A Legacy of Excellence […]
