‘Your son is suffering from intestinal obstruction’ Dr Emeka informed Mrs Orji who some 30 minutes ago returned from Oyingbo market where she sells second-hand clothes’ when her son, Junior, a 16 years old boy was rushed home from the football pitch where he was practising football with his teammates and Coach. His Coach explained […]
Tag Archives: Health Emergency Inittiative
16
Sep
Sep
Mr Jide and his family travelled for his sister’s wedding at Ijebu Ode, on their way back to Lagos when they got to Abeokuta, they had an accident. Mr Jide being a Lagosian knows Lagos’ 112 and 767 emergency helplines but didn’t have a clue of any emergency helplines outside Lagos nor the first aid […]
12
Sep
Sep
Hauwa’s boyfriend, a conductor denied pregnancy which produced a set of twin and left her to fend for herself and the newly-born twin who are boys. Hauwa had no definite shelter, she sometimes sleeps in Danfo bus with her babies at night while she worked as a plate washer during the day in a restaurant […]
10
Sep
Sep
Mrs Frances came to the hospital with her seven years old son,George who was ill, she was told to bring N1500 for George’s anti-tetanus treatment. The concerned mother said she didn’t have the money and requested that her son should be allowed to stay in the hospital while she goes to source for the money, […]
09
Sep
Sep
On the 6th of August 2019, a family had a fire accident that led to the loss of 3 children amidst 4 children. The only surviving child is a 5 year old boy, the first child of the family Testimony Julius who hid inside the fridge while the fire engulfed his younger siblings helplessly. The […]
06
Sep
Sep
It’s the weekend and after the hustle and bustle of the week days, you still have a nudge that you have not done enough. You might have the nudge to make impact in your society, community but you don’t even know what exactly to do or have a clue on how to go about making […]
04
Sep
Sep
Be calm: Natural instinct makes panic the first and prevailing response in an accident scene. However, so as not to aggravate the situation and safely rescue yourself, you need to be calm. As soon as you realize you are conscious breathe in and breathe out for a couple of times. Let your mind be coordinated […]
20
Aug
Aug
At every scene of an accident victim(s) involved needs urgent attention. Let us learn to do more than taking pictures, call an ambulance or the rescue team. Lagos State Emergency Helpline: 112 & 767. FRSC Emergency Helpline 122
10
Jul
Jul
Its been 3 years since the establishment of this noble organization- Health Emergency Initiative for indigent patients. And we have spread our tentacles to about 23 public hospitals providing medical assistance and support to indigent patients, and road accident victims. Our sincere appreciation goes to all our sponsors, partners and members who have contributed both […]
09
Oct
Oct
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 […]