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Driving Safely: Top 10 Motorcycle Safety Tips
In Nigeria, road traffic accidents remain a significant risk. In 2023, 5,081 people were killed–and 31,874 injured–in road traffic crashes nationwide, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). While the total number of deaths represented a 21 percent decrease from 2022, there is still much work to be done in reducing total fatalities and injuries.
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Life-Saving Skills: How to Administer First Aid (Wound and Bruise Care)
Dressing a wound for the first time can be nerve-wracking. How do you know when you’ve cleaned and dressed it sufficiently?
Fortunately, anyone can learn how to care for a patient with a wound. Whether it’s a minor cut or a severe injury, you can follow some basic steps to help prevent infection and further complications.
At Health Emergency Initiative (HEI), we empower individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide essential first aid, including wound care, to save lives.
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Life-Saving Skills: How to Perform CPR in Emergency Situations
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a critical life skill that can mean the difference between life and death in emergencies.
At Health Emergency Initiative (HEI), we empower community members to become certified First Responders with CPR knowledge that can save lives.
Here’s when and how you can effectively perform CPR during emergencies.
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They Came as First Responders, left behind an institution
Working among the Batwa people of Uganda, a California doctor discovered the power of collaboration, the joy of service, and…
