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Tag Archives: Lagos
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Aug
Aug
Given Nigeria’s hot and dry climate, it is crucial to prioritize safety measures to prevent fire disasters, starting at home. Taking steps to ensure fire safety protects your family, property, and pets.
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Jul
Jul
In healthcare, the term “Golden Hour” carries a life-saving significance. Popularized by U.S. military surgeon R. Adams Cowley in the 1980s, it refers to the first 60 minutes after a traumatic injury, when timely medical intervention can mean the difference between life and death. While the severity of injuries can vary, the goal is to […]
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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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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
One of the state-owned emergency care services in Lagos state rescued a young man who was a victim of hit and run along Town Planning Way Ilupeju, Lagos. He was unconscious and unable to provide any information about himself. The emergency response services contacted HEI with request for funds for the medical treatment of the […]
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Apr
Apr
Get yourself a mask. As confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to sporadically rise, international health associations recommends that everyone wears a mask when they go out in public. Experts say homemade face masks probably won’t protect you against COVID-19, but they can help prevent you from spreading the disease to others. They also recommend that […]
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Apr
Apr
Lockdown has been extended and the quarantine continues. What are your quarantine lessons? Worrying about the ongoing covid-19 crisis can do little or nothing to make the situation better however we can look forward to the post-covid-19 world. As we look forward to a covid-19 free world, it’s better to be adequately prepared for the […]
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Mar
Mar
Do you still undermine CPR, this post was written for you. Just recently, a Nigerian football league player in Nassarawa State slumped on the football pitch after he had collision with an opposing Katsina United player. The football star died despite several attempts made to revive him. However, the attempts made were not near to […]
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Mar
Mar
Emergency is not limited to road crash accidents, a situation where someone is choking is an emergency that might lead to needless loss of life if the victim does not get effective help. It was lunch time in the office, colleagues went to the cafeteria to eat. Suddenly, a colleague started to choke. Miss Elizabeth, […]