Recently, HEI was called to help provide financial assistance for the medical treatment of a 2-weeks old baby that was diagnosed with Sepsis. Are you are surprised that a two-week-old baby could have Sepsis? We were too until another social worker at other hospitals reached out seeking assistance for a 17-year-old girl who had a […]
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Sep
Sep
A house was on fire, the fire service were alerted and were on their way to the emergency scene but a man in his vehicle for no justifiable reason blocked the way and hindered the fire service emergency responders from driving through. Eventually, the man obliged to give way for them to go through while […]
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Sep
Sep
What do you know about the code of humanity? Ajibade Babalade, a member of the Nigeria’s Super Eagles, who won a bronze medal at the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations in Senegalis is dead. The ex-Super Eagle who turned 48-years-old on the 29th of March died of cardiac arrest on Friday, September 4, 2020, in Ibadan, Oyo […]
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Sep
Sep
Be a true super hero that you are meant to be. ‘In times of crisis, the wise build bridges while the foolish build barriers’ King Tchala (Black Panther). August 2020 ended with diverse heartbreaking news amongst which is Chadwick Boseman’s demise. He died leaving with us life lessons that shouldn’t be forgotten in generations to […]
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Aug
Aug
Health emergency is no respecter of anyone. Anaemia is becoming increasingly prevalent in Nigeria and this is because of the country’s deprecating economy. Anaemia which can be specifically called iron deficiency anaemia remains one of the most severe and important nutritional deficiencies in the world today. Reports have shown that anaemia contributes to mortality and […]
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Aug
Aug
Emergency on Nigeria’s public health. Before Covid-19, Nigeria’s economy was already slippery, Covid-19 came upon us and the country is presently languishing in pre- Covid-19 and Covid-19 economic implications. The stats don’t lie, while Covid-19 is in a league of its own rampaging the world, our society is sadly being devoured by less threatening illnesses. […]
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Aug
Aug
Malnutrition in Children, an aftermath of Covid-19. The phrase ‘Country is hard’ is no joke and at HEI this is becoming more surreal to us as more cases of malnutrition-induced illnesses constantly calls for medical interventions. 80% of Health Emergency Initiative’s beneficiaries of recent medical interventions were children. Sadly, data collected from these medical interventions […]
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Aug
Aug
Oh, the joy of fulfillment of timeless impact!!! At HEI , we are excited to take lifesaving leaps and bounds in this new month as we work to save more lives, prevent needless deaths and ultimately enhance people’s chances of living to fulfil their beautiful dreams. Last month, July 2020 was a great month for […]
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Jul
Jul
HEI’s recognition that every life is precious and strides to renewing people’s hope of living has enhanced further partnership with corporate organisations and this time, we are delighted to announce that a company, Air Liquide Nigeria Plc, partnered with Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) for the provision of oxygen in isolation centres and hospitals to ensure […]
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Jul
Jul
An average of 12 people dies daily in Nigeria as a result of road traffic accidents. These accident do not happen to only automobile users only but also, to pedestrians walking along the road. Such as 46 years old man whom a tipper ran over his legs leaving the legs badly damaged. He was rushed […]