Tag Archives: emergency

HEI was well represented at the FRSC Special Marshal Program

Health Emergency Initiative was well represented at the FRSC Special Marshal Program on Saturday 12th, January 2019. HEI representative spoke on intervention that HEI carried out in numbers and beneficiaries testimony. HEI has intervened in over 340 emergency case in the past 48 months. In her speech, she unveils the First Responders Scheme and how […]

Road and it’s stories

#LagosRoad Thousands of people use the road every day; some convey themselves to there destination in a four (4) wheeled vehicle, tricycle, motorcycle and on foot. As wonderful as it is every means of transportation has it safety measure that is to be followed but yet records still show that the highest number of death […]

NHIS debacle: How citizens are condemned to death in Nigerian hospitals

FOUR-YEAR-OLD, Sophia (not real name) had been complaining of cold for about two days but her father gave her Paracetamol tablets expecting the fever to subside. When her condition grew worse,  he took her to the hospital and she was admitted to the pediatric unit of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, (LUTH). After diagnosis,  he […]

FRSC Ember Month Safety Awareness Program

The ember safety awareness program was a success. Series of illustration of road safety tips were put to place; dramatically and in expressions. FRSC Zonal Commanding officer, RS202 Lagos, and Ogun State talked on how overspeeding has put a lot of lives to danger. He quoted the number of lives that have been lost to […]

Are you travelling by road this season?

Are you travelling by road this season?…here are safety tips you should adhere to. 1. Check your car to make sure it is in good condition 2. Prevent sun glare and eye fatigue by wearing good quality sunglasses 3. Always use your seat belts 4. Drive carefully according to the road conditions 5. Adhere to […]

324 people benefit from HEI intervention

In order to bring succour for indigent patients who cannot afford to pay for medical care, especially under emergency, the management of Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) said 324 beneficiaries have received support from HEI. The organisation disclosed this during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the HEI executives and stakeholders, where the group rendered its […]

HEI was present at FRSC Press Conference

Health Emergency Initiative was present at the press conference at FRSC Office Ojodu. Day 1 of the Safety awareness program – Road have stories. In attendance is the Sector Commander of FRSC – Mr Hygenus Omeje and other well respected officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps, a Representative from LASAMBUS, Representatives from HEI and […]

Accident Victims: LASAMBUS lauds launch of “None Should Die” free medicare

Lagos  –  The Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) has lauded the “None Should Die” programme, launched by Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) to ensure many critically injured accident victims received early phase emergency care. The Director LASAMBUS, Mr. Kola Korolo, gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), saying that such […]

Empowering Youth Leaders to Curb Substance Abuse in Nigeria

Empowering Youth Leaders to Curb Substance Abuse in Nigeria seeks to address issues of substance abuse by empowering youth leaders. The recent investigative report released by the BBC confirmed what we at HEI already knew, that the drug abuse by youths in Nigeria is widespread and even on the rise. There are different kinds of […]

What to Do if You’re in an Accident

1.Stay calm. Keeping a normal demeanor helps you stay in control of the situation. 2. Make sure you and your passengers are OK. Move as far off the roadway as possible, but stay at the scene of the accident. Warn oncoming traffic by activating your hazard warning lights and/or setting flares. 3. Call the police. […]